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Lake Kawaguchi
河口湖
alternative words: Lake Kawaguchiko, Kawaguchiko, Kawaguchi-ko, Kawaguchi ko
keywords:
lake
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tourist resort
related topics:
Yamanashi prefecture
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Mt. Fuji
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Hakone
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Fujiyoshida city
related web sites:
http://www.kawaguchiko.or.jp
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http://www.kewc.com/fujigoko/
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http://www.fujigoko.co.jp
explanation: A tiny lake located on the northern skirt of Mt Fuji, near Fujiyoshia city. Along with Hokone, it is one of the most popular tourist resorts to admire Mt Fuji. The lake has been formed by lava stream coming to block a river. Its surface is 5.6km2 and the depth is 14.6m. It fits to camping in summer and skating in winter. Together with Mt Fuji, it belongs to Fuji Hakone Izu national park. You can get there via Fujikyu railroad or branch of Chuo expressway from Otsuki city.
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French version