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Lake Kawaguchico is the most easily accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes (from Tokyo), offering excellent views of captivating Mount Fuji. The best time to see Mount Fuji is early morning so an overnight stay is highly recommended. You can ride the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway to an observation point on Mount Tenjo, from where you will have a good view of Mount Fuji on a clear day.
Interesting museums include the Kubota Itchiku Museum which showcases amazing kimono, the Kawaguchico Museum of Art and the Yamanashi Gem Museum.
The area offers good hiking and there are hot water springs to rejuvenate tired muscles.
Lake Kawaguchico, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
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