Lake Tanuki Monastery
Scenic Shizuoka lake with views of Mount Fuji
At the foot of Mount Fuji, Lake Tanuki offers reflection views of the mountain, campgrounds, fishing and short walking trails favored by photographers.
Lake Tanuki at a Glance#
Address: Tanuki Lake (Tanuki-ko), Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
How to Get to Lake Tanuki#
From Fujinomiya station take a local bus toward Lake Tanuki (roughly 30-40 minutes). There is roadside parking for those driving from the Fuji Five Lakes area.
Tips for Visiting Lake Tanuki#
- Go early morning for the classic Mount Fuji reflections on calm days.
- Rent a rowboat from the small lakeside boathouse rather than relying on crowded shore viewpoints.
- If visiting from the Fuji Five Lakes area, combine with a stop at the nearby Tanuki no Sato park for quieter trails.
Best Time to Visit Lake Tanuki#
Spring and autumn give the best balance of good visibility and pleasant temperatures; winter yields crisp skies for alpine views.
Weather & Climate near Lake Tanuki#
Lake Tanuki's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1590 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -4° - 8° | -2° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Acceptable | -4° - 8° | -2° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 11° | 2° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 140 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| June | Good | 14° - 23° | 19° | 210 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 18° - 26° | 22° | 175 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Good | 19° - 28° | 23° | 219 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 16° - 24° | 20° | 221 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 4° - 15° | 7° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Good | -1° - 10° | 1° | 42 mm | some cloud | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
