Lake Tanuki

Lake Tanuki
Lake Tanuki
Location	Shizuoka Prefecture
Coordinates	35°20′37″N 138°33′38″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 km^2 (0.120 sq mi)
Average depth	8 m (26 ft)
Water volume	0.0012 km^3 (970 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation	660 m (2,170 ft)
Settlements	Fujinomiya, 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