Yamanashi & Lake Motosu
Lake Motosu
The deepest and clearest of the Fuji Five Lakes, on the western side. The campsite, the lakeshore and the Nakanokura Pass viewpoint are all here.
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Kouan Campsite, Lake Motosu 浩庵キャンプ場（本栖湖）
The campsite from episode one, on the shore of Lake Motosu with Mount Fuji directly across the water.
- Nearest station
- Bus from Kawaguchiko or Fujinomiya
- Time needed
- 4 hr
Anime location
Nakanokura Pass Viewpoint 中之倉峠展望地
The view printed on the back of the 1,000 yen note: Mount Fuji reflected in Lake Motosu.
- Nearest station
- Trailhead near Lake Motosu; about 30 minutes on foot uphill · 30 min walk
- Time needed
- 1 hr 30 min
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