Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiko Shore
OnlineThis live camera looks out across the broad waters of Lake Kawaguchiko toward the towering cone of Mount Fuji, Japan's most revered peak. Lakeside resort buildings line the far shore, while wooded hills frame a sweeping panorama. On still air the lake mirrors the mountain in the celebrated upside-down Fuji reflection.
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An Iconic View of Mount Fuji
Few panoramas are as instantly recognisable as Mount Fuji rising beyond Lake Kawaguchiko. At 3,776 metres, the symmetrical volcano dominates the skyline above one of the Fuji Five Lakes, a setting woodblock artists and pilgrims have prized for centuries.
The Lakeside Resort Town
Along the far shore stretch the hotels, ryokan and shops of Fujikawaguchiko, a beloved gateway for travellers exploring the mountain. Sightseeing boats trace the water while wooded ridges rise on either side, giving the scene its tranquil, layered depth.
The Upside-Down Fuji
When the lake falls calm, its surface returns a flawless mirror image known as Sakasa-Fuji, or the inverted Fuji. This reflection is so prized that it appears on Japan's 1,000-yen banknote, photographed from these very shores.
A Window onto a Sacred Mountain
Operated by local broadcaster KTV (Cable TV Kawaguchiko), this camera offers a continuous window onto a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, letting viewers watch clouds drift around the summit and the seasons turn across the shimmering lake.
Location Details
Lake Kawaguchiko
Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan
Asia
Timezone
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
GPS Coordinates
35.5171°, 138.7518°
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