【YAMANAKAKO KAYAK】Enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji in all four seasons from the lake at its foot!

Kayaking on Lake Yamanaka with Mt. Fuji behind

POINT01

Still water, and Mt. Fuji at full height

Lake Yamanaka is the closest of the Fuji Five Lakes to the mountain, and the largest.

It is known as the place to see the Diamond Fuji, and with nothing standing between the lake and the mountain, you see Mt. Fuji all the way down to its base.

With luck you will pass close to the swans that live on the lake.

The water stays calm through the year, so the float of the kayak is gentle, and you get the size and the quiet of the mountain to yourself.

Two people kayaking on Lake Yamanaka with Mt. Fuji

Swans on the lake with a snow-capped Mt. Fuji

POINT02

Support for beginners and children, with gear included

A guide spends about 30 minutes showing you how to get in and how to paddle.

The surface of Lake Yamanaka is calm, so a first-timer can settle in quickly.

Dogs are welcome on the tour, so it works as a day out with your dog too.

Life jackets are provided at no charge, so children and adults alike can paddle safely.

Two guests in life jackets beside the kayaks

POINT03

Photos out on the water, with the mountain behind you

Out on the lake the guide takes photos and gives them to you at no charge.

Waterproof phone cases are available if you want to shoot your own.

Mt. Fuji is a World Heritage site, and it makes a backdrop worth keeping.

THROUGH THE YEARFour seasons on Lake Yamanaka

Cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji — In spring, snow still on the summit and cherry blossoms around the shore, with a soft wind off the water.

Mt. Fuji against green and blue sky — In summer the green and the blue sky sharpen the mountain, and its reflection on the water is clean and bright.

Autumn leaves and Mt. Fuji — In autumn the trees around the lake turn, and you paddle a still surface framed in colour.

Snow-covered Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka — In winter the snow-covered mountain stands in the quiet, with cold air and clear water around you.

HOW THE DAY GOESOn the day

STEP01

Meet

Come to Forest side Yamanakako, right in front of the lake, 15 minutes before your start time.

Look for the two large white domes. Forest side Yamanakako is a glamping site, so you can stay there as well.

STEP02

Instruction

You start on land, with an explanation and some practice.

The guide covers how to go forward, turn and stop, so a first-timer can paddle. It takes about 30 minutes, done carefully.

Since this is on the water, a life jacket is required. There are sizes for children and for dogs.

The guide also goes over how to wear it and why, along with safety on the lake. Lake Yamanaka has motorboats on it, so the route is explained in detail.

STEP03

Out on the water

Once you are ready, the paddle begins. You are on the lake for about an hour.

Nothing stands between Lake Yamanaka and the mountain, so you see Mt. Fuji all the way down to its base as you go.

Swans live on this lake, and with luck you will pass close to them.

There is a stop for photos partway, then a rest before heading back to the beach. A photo with Mt. Fuji behind you tends to stay with people.

STEP04

Finish

Back at Forest side Yamanakako, and that is the end of the tour.

YAMANAKAKO KAYAKPLAN

Price

Adults 6,000 yen each (tax included)
Elementary school age and under 3,500 yen each (tax included)
Preschool age (3 to 6) 1,000 yen each (tax included)
Pets 1,000 yen each (tax included)

Times

10:30 start, ends around 12:00
13:30 start, ends around 15:00

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*The images shown are for illustrative purposes only.

Period

April to October

Age Recommendation

Elementary school and above

Fee

Adults／1 person 6,000 yen (tax included) → Discounted 5,500 yen (tax included)
Elementary school students and younger／1 person 3,500 yen (tax included) → Discounted 3,000 yen (tax included)
Preschool children (3-6 years old)／1 person 1,000 yen (tax included)
Pets／1 pet 1,000 yen (tax included)

Usage time

・Starts at 10:30 and ends at 12:00
・Starts at 13:30 and ends at 15:00

Place

Forestside山中湖（フォレストサイド山中湖）
（〒401-0502 山梨県南都留郡山中湖村平野3760-2）

Precautions

[What is included in the price]
- Life jacket
- Waterproof smartphone case
- Life jacket for dogs
- Paddle
- Guide fee
- Drinks (water)
- Cold weather clothing (wear, pants, gloves, boots)

■ Contact
TEL: 080-4093-5002 (9:00-18:00)

■ Clothing and belongings
[Summer]
- Clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sandals
- Hat
- Sunglasses
[Winter]
- Clothing that is easy to move in
- Towel

■ Guests with pets
- Please contact us in advance if you are reserving more than two dogs per adult.
- From November onwards, due to the drop in water temperature, we will not be able to accept preschool children and dogs.

■Cancellation policy
2 days before: 20% of the reservation fee
The day before: 50% of the reservation fee
On the day or without permission: 100% of the reservation fee
*If the facility decides to cancel due to bad weather, etc., no cancellation fee will be charged.