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The most attractive thing about walking into Lake Yamanaka Village in Minamito Ryu-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture is relaxing and enjoying the slow life under Mount Fuji on the shores of Lake Yamanaka. The focus of this day trip to Mount Fuji is around Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka. Whether you drive or take a bus, it is the perfect itinerary for urban people to heal and relax.

The highlight of the itinerary is completely "away from the crowd, close to nature"! The trail around Lake Yamanaka is not only comfortable and quiet, but you can also find the stunning beauty of Mount Fuji reflected at your fingertips. It's best if you want to walk slowly and feel the scenery of the lake and mountains, or rent a bicycle for a ride. Plus, it’s open all day year-round, so it’s okay to come at any time you want.

Attraction inventory recommendations:
1. Lake Yamanaka - a photo-taking landmark to take a picture of Mount Fuji itself
Lake Yamanaka is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes. There are walking paths around the lake, suitable for slow walking and slow photography. The lake is often cruising with swans and wild ducks, and with a distant view of Mount Fuji, every photo has a very Japanese feel. Especially recommended at sunrise and dusk, under the changing sky light, the reflection of Mount Fuji is beautiful as if blessed by a filter.
📍Address: Yamanakako Village, Minato-ryu-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
🕐Opening hours: Open all day year round

2. Lakeside cafes and shops – healing system slow travel
If you get tired of walking, you can sit down at a coffee shop by the lake and sip a hot coffee while looking at Mount Fuji. There are many small shops selling specialty souvenirs and authentic desserts nearby. You don't have to worry about running out of things to buy.

3. Water activities: rowing, pedaling
Spring and summer months are especially suitable for renting a boat out of the lake and seeing different angles of Mount Fuji. The water is quiet and you can feel the natural atmosphere of the lakeside while boating.

[Combination of Trip Tips]
The biggest realization of this Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka itinerary is: you don’t have to arrange your trip closely, leave more time for yourself to walk the lakeside trail and look at Mount Fuji from every angle – it’s healing whether it’s sunny or cloudy! Although self-driving is convenient, public transportation (such as Fujikyu Bus) is easy to take, and the connection to Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka is smooth, so you don't have to worry about traffic problems.

Practical strategy:
Transportation🏕️
- From Shinjuku, take the JR Chuo Line to Otsuki Station, then transfer to the Fujikyu Line to Kawaguchiko Station
- Direct bus to Lake Yamanaka from Kawaguchiko Station (approx. 30-40 mins)
- Self-drivers can access Lake Yamanaka along National Highway 138/413

Food recommendations 🍧
- Many Japanese restaurants around Yamanakako Village are recommended, such as lakeside barbecue, soba noodles, and cafes. For brunch, try the “Lakeside Cafe GARDEN”—a light snack while looking at Mount Fuji is definitely a super chill experience.

Travel Tips💡
- Open year-round, it is recommended to have different views in spring, summer, autumn and winter: pink and tender lakeside in cherry blossom season, cool lakeside in summer, maple viewing in autumn, and the most fantastic snowtop of Mount Fuji in winter
- Try to wear comfortable sneakers, firstly to facilitate walking around the lake, secondly around the mountain lake many trails, photography check-in easy to step on the dirt
- Remember to bring windshield/hat, windy by the lake, pay attention to keep warm
- Lakeside public toilets and convenience stores are well distributed, no need to worry about basic living needs

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