Lake Yamanaka, Recreational lake near Mount Fuji, Japan
Lake Yamanaka extends across 6.46 square kilometers at an elevation of 982 meters, making it the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes.
The formation of Lake Yamanaka resulted from ancient lava flows of Mount Fuji, creating a natural dam that retains water from mountain streams.
The lake forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration', representing Japanese natural heritage.
The lake provides opportunities for water sports, with facilities for boating, fishing, water skiing, and windsurfing throughout the warmer months.
Lake Yamanaka contains a particular variety of marimo algae, discovered in 1956, which forms spherical colonies in its freshwater environment.
Location: Yamanakako
Elevation above the sea: 982 m
Part of: Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration, Fuji Five Lakes
Website: http://yamanakako.gr.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.41667,138.87500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
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