Wakutamaike

Located at the base of Mount Fuji, Wakutamaike releases 200,000 tons of water daily from an underground volcanic fissure at 34 meters elevation.

Mountain ascetics performed purification rituals in these waters before climbing Mount Fuji, establishing a tradition that shaped local spiritual practices.

The pond holds Special Natural Monument status and belongs to the 100 Exquisite Waters of the Heisei Period, demonstrating its environmental significance.

Visitors can reach the pond through a 10-minute walk from Fujinomiya Station, with the site remaining accessible throughout all seasons.

The spring maintains a constant temperature of 14 degrees Celsius, creating an optical effect where the water appears absent from certain viewing angles.

Location: Fujinomiya

Elevation above the sea: 34 m

Part of: 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters of the Heisei Period

GPS coordinates: 35.22750,138.61111

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20