■Lake Tanuki

🏞️ Spot Overview

Lake Tanuki is a peaceful lakeside destination located in the countryside of Fujinomiya, offering one of the most beautiful and symmetrical views of Mt. Fuji. The lake is especially famous for the “Diamond Fuji” phenomenon, when the sunrise aligns perfectly with the summit of Mt. Fuji in April and August. With flat walking paths, quiet forests, and calm waters, it is ideal for photography, picnics, bird‑watching, and easy outdoor activities. The area is less crowded than other Fuji Five Lakes, making it a relaxing escape into nature. Its wide lakeshore provides excellent opportunities for sunrise and sunset viewing.

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • Best time for Mt. Fuji views: early morning, especially on clear days.
  • “Diamond Fuji” occurs around late April and late August.
  • Flat walking paths make it suitable for all fitness levels.
  • Limited shops—bring snacks and drinks.
  • Weather changes quickly; Fuji may be hidden by clouds.
  • Ideal for photography, picnics, and quiet nature walks.

⭐ Highlights – Lake Tanuki

  • Iconic Mt. Fuji reflection on calm days.
  • Diamond Fuji viewpoint, one of the best in Japan.
  • Easy lakeside walking trail (approx. 4 km loop).
  • Peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere compared to other Fuji lakes.
  • Great for bird‑watching and sunrise photography.
  • Wide open lakeshore perfect for picnics and relaxing.

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Convenient

  • Travel time: approx. 55–65 minutes
  • Direct and comfortable; ideal for cruise passengers with limited time.

2. Public Transportation

If you plan to reach your destination by transferring between public transportation, please note that train and bus service is infrequent in this area.
For this reason, we do not recommend this destination for visitors on a day trip who do not plan to stay overnight.

📍 Location

Lake Tanuki
Sasahara, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Located west of central Fujinomiya, near the foothills of Mt. Fuji.

Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port

■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu　　Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu　　Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu　　Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu　　Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu　　Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu　　Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu　　Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu　　Miho no Matsubara　　Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace)　　Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan　　Nihondaira Ropeway　　Nippondaira Hotel　　Kunozan Toshogu Shrine　　Satta Pass　　Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka　　▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka　　Shizuoka City Museum of History　　Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street　　Shizuoka Hobby Square　　Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka　　Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)　　Hakone Area　　Owakudani Valley, Hakone　　Mishima Sky Walk　　Fuji Safari Park　　Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba　　Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba　　Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka　　Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City　　Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya　　Lake Tanuki　　Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya　　Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya　　Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai　　Lake Kawaguchi　　Lake Motosu　　Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba　　Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida　　Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida　　Narusawa Ice Cave　　Yurari Hot Springs （Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari）