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.
| Lake Tanuki | |
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  Lake Tanuki | |
| Location | Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35°20′37″N 138°33′38″E / 35.34361°N 138.56056°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Max. length | 1.0 km (0.62 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.31 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.312 km2 (0.120 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.0012 km3 (970 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 660 m (2,170 ft) |
| Settlements | Fujinomiya, Shizuoka |
History
editOriginally 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
edit- ^ "Lake Tanuki - The Delightful View on the Top of Mount Fuji". www.kanpai-japan.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
External links
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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
