Kawaguchi Lake Swimming

Lake Kawaguchi is located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of surface area, and is located at the lowest elevation. It is situated at an altitude of approximately 800 metres, which accounts for its relatively cool summers and frequently icy winters. It …
Lake Kawaguchi is located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of surface area, and is located at the lowest elevation. It is situated at an altitude of approximately 800 metres, which accounts for its relatively cool summers and frequently icy winters. It also has the longest shoreline of any of the Fuji Five Lakes.
  • Location: Yamanashi Prefecture
  • Primary inflows: none
  • Basin countries: Japan
  • Surface area: 6.13 km² (2.37 sq mi)
  • Max. depth: 15.2 m (50 ft)
  • Shore length: 19.08 km (11.86 mi)
  • Surface elevation: 833 m (2,733 ft)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org