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Lake Tanuki

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Location
  
Shizuoka Prefecture

Basin countries
  
Japan

Max. width
  
0.5 km (0.31 mi)

Surface elevation
  
660 m

Length
  
1 km

Width
  
500 m

Type
  
Reservoir

Max. length
  
1.0 km (0.62 mi)

Surface area
  
0.312 km (0.120 sq mi)

Area
  
31 ha

Mean depth
  
8 m

Cities
  
Fujinomiya

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Similar
  
Asagiri Plateau, Shiraito Falls, Mount Fuji, Chojagatake, Lake Shōji

Lake Tanuki (田貫湖, Tanuki-ko) is a lake near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is located in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

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Map of Lake Tanuki, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

History

Originally a swampy area, the lake was created in 1935 by diverting the waters of nearby Shiba River to create a reservoir for use in irrigation. The lake is now a popular vacation location, with camp sites, fishing, boating and is noted for its views of Mount Fuji.

References

Lake Tanuki Wikipedia