Lake Shōji

Lake Shojin is horseshoe-shaped and is the smallest lake among the Fuji Five Lakes. There are no buildings between it and Mt. Fuji, which stands in the southeast, so you can get a stunning view of Mt. Fuji. From the nearby panorama platform, you can also enjoy the magnificent view of the sea of trees and Mt. Omuro. Lake Shojin is a popular fishing spot for crucian carp and western taiwan. The turquoise lake water is bred with abundant plankton, and there are many fish habitats. When the season arrives, many crucian carp fishing enthusiasts gather here, and the lake becomes bustling and lively. In addition, kayaking activities are also very popular. On August 4th every year, there is a Ryoko Festival and a fireworks display. In the southeastern part of Lake Shojin, when the water rises, a lake called "Akaike" appears, so it is also called "Fuji six lakes". There is an earlier Western-style hotel in Yamanashi Prefecture built in 1895 by the lakeside, the Shojin Hotel. It is said that an Englishman who came to Japan was overwhelmed by the view of Mount Fuji from the lakeside and built it here. Since then, many foreign tourists have come to visit. When viewing Mount Fuji from Lake Shojin, Mt. Fuji looks like a mother hugging Mt. Omuro, so it is also called "Borzo Fuji", and it is also famous for this rare view. Thanks to this beautiful landscape, Lake Shojin is also known as "Oriental Switzerland". Red Fuji In the early morning from summer to autumn, Mount Fuji looks brilliant red and is called "Red Fuji", and the place where you can see the beauty of "Red Fuji" is Lake Shojin. It is said that it is because Lake Shojin and other Depending on the place, there are fewer lights in the streets and houses, so you can see the beautiful red and beautiful Mount Fuji. Panorama Observatory The Panoramic Observatory is located between Lake Shojin and the adjacent Lake Motosu. Although it is about 1328m above sea level, ordinary tourists can easily climb to the top and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the top of the mountain. The observation deck has a wide field of vision, not only to the majestic Mount Fuji, but also to Lake Shojin, Lake Motosu, and the lush Aokigahara Sea of Trees.