Lake Tanuki

Reservoir in Shizuoka Prefecture
35°20′37″N 138°33′38″E / 35.34361°N 138.56056°E / 35.34361; 138.56056TypeReservoirBasin countriesJapanMax. length1.0 km (0.62 mi)Max. width0.5 km (0.31 mi)Surface area0.312 km2 (0.120 sq mi)Average depth8 m (26 ft)Water volume0.0012 km3 (970 acre⋅ft)Surface elevation660 m (2,170 ft)SettlementsFujinomiya, Shizuoka

Lake Tanuki (田貫湖, Tanuki-ko) is a lake near Mount Fuji, Japan.[1] It is located in the city of Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

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

  1. ^ "Lake Tanuki - The Delightful View on the Top of Mount Fuji". www.kanpai-japan.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.

External links

  • Media related to Lake Tanuki at Wikimedia Commons
  • Fujinomiya home page Archived 2009-09-25 at the Wayback Machine
  • Ministry of the Environment home page