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 | |
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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.
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Lake Tanuki Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA