Lake Motosu, Landslide-dammed lake in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Lake Motosu stretches across 4.7 square kilometers at the foot of Mount Fuji, reaching depths of 121 meters in its crystal waters.
The lake emerged through volcanic processes when lava flows from Mount Fuji separated it from a larger water body that included Lakes Shoji and Sai.
The lake's landscape with Mount Fuji appears on Japanese currency notes, including the 1000-yen and 5000-yen denominations from specific series.
The water temperature maintains a minimum of 4 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making it suitable for activities like windsurfing and fishing.
Underground waterways connect Lake Motosu to neighboring lakes, creating a natural network beneath the volcanic terrain of the Fuji Five Lakes region.
Location: Fujikawaguchiko
Location: Minobu
Elevation above the sea: 900 m
Part of: Fuji Five Lakes
Website: http://motosuko.com
GPS coordinates: 35.46389,138.58556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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