Lake Kawaguchi

Lake · Yamanashi Prefecture, 🇯🇵 Japan

Area 6 km²

Time zone Asia/Tokyo

Official website www.fujisan.ne.jp

Lake Kawaguchi

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Lake Kawaguchi Unmissables

Lake Kawaguchi, the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, serves as a primary hub for viewing Mount Fuji. The area features the historic Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, which houses elaborate silk kimonos. Visitors can access panoramic views via the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway or explore seasonal flora at Oishi Park. Regional culinary specialties include Houtou, a thick noodle soup served at local establishments like Houtou Fudo.

Lake Kawaguchi — Map

Lake Kawaguchi — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -10°–9°
-5° at night
5 rainy days
15 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -9°–12°
-5° at night
7 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -6°–17°
-2° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -3°–21°
3° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 4°–25°
9° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

23° · extremes 9°–28°
14° at night
16 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Fair

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 14°–31°
18° at night
19 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 15°–31°
19° at night
18 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Good

24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–29°
15° at night
16 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Good

18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–24°
9° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–18°
3° at night
8 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -7°–13°
-2° at night
6 rainy days
15 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 118
Electricity: Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Japanese
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +81

Tours & Activities

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