natural wonder
Lake Kawaguchi
The most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering spectacular reflections of Mount Fuji and seasonal flower festivals.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Yamanashi, Japan · Asia
Shōwa works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ryūō, 23km from Lake Kawaguchi.
Shōwa is a town located in Yamanashi, Japan. With a population of 20,909, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shōwa sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shōwa to your route.
Nakakoma (中巨摩郡, Nakakoma-gun) is a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the district has a population of 20,909 with a density of 2,386 persons per km2. The total area is 9.08 km2.
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Shōwa is located in Yamanashi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.6279 latitude, 138.5351 longitude.
Shōwa has a population of approximately 20,909 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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natural wonder
The most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering spectacular reflections of Mount Fuji and seasonal flower festivals.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A mountain-top station reached by ropeway above Lake Kawaguchi, offering a bird's-eye view of the lake with Mt Fuji dominating the skyline.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Japan's tallest peak and most sacred mountain, an almost perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone revered for centuries.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
37 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
Historic circuit at the foot of Mount Fuji with a 1.5 km main straight, one of motorsport's longest, and postcard views of the volcano on clear days.
46 km · about 55 min drive
photogenic
A small irrigation reservoir whose acidic, iron-rich water holds a still green surface mirroring the birch and larch on its bank. It became famous as the subject of a Higashiyama Kaii painting.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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