Local Car Rental Guide
Best Photo Spots at Lake Saiko & Beyond
Complete Guide to Scenic Spots Around Fuji Five Lakes
Most Photogenic Driving Routes Around Fuji Five Lakes
As a local car rental shop, we'll introduce carefully selected scenic spots where you can photograph your car with Mount Fuji as the backdrop. We'll provide detailed explanations of access methods, best timing for photography, and important notes for each spot.
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Lake Saiko Area
Lake Saiko - Nenba Beach
Access
About 20 minutes by car from Lake Kawaguchiko
Features
A quiet beach with fewer tourists. The camping ground has space for car photography.
Best Time
Early morning for calm lake surface and clear Mount Fuji views.
๐ธ Possible Photo Combinations
โ ๏ธ The beach area is within a camping ground. Be mindful of campers.
Lake Shoji Area
Lake Shoji - Tatego-hama (Kodaki Fuji)
Access
About 30 minutes by car from Lake Kawaguchiko via Route 358
Features
Famous as "Kodaki Fuji" (Mount Fuji holding a child). The distinctive view shows Mount Fuji embracing Mount Omuro.
Best Time
Early morning when fog is likely creates mystical photographs.
๐ธ Possible Photo Combinations
โ ๏ธ There are 3 slopes to access the beach, but one is difficult for non-SUV vehicles.
The following Google Maps points have concrete-paved slopes accessible for non-SUVs. However, low-clearance vehicles may have difficulty.
Lake Motosu Area
Lake Motosu (1000 Yen Bill View)
Access
About 40 minutes by car from Lake Kawaguchiko via Route 300
Features
Famous for the Mount Fuji view featured on the 1000 yen bill. The deepest of the Fuji Five Lakes with crystal-clear water.
Best Viewpoint
The exact 1000 yen bill viewpoint requires a 30-minute hike. Beach areas offer easier access for car photography.
๐ธ Possible Photo Combinations
Lake Yamanaka Area
Lake Yamanaka - Hirano Beach
Access
About 30 minutes by car from Lake Kawaguchiko via Route 138
Features
The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes. Wide beach area perfect for car photography. Popular for water sports in summer.
Special Events
"Diamond Fuji" visible in mid-February and late October when the sun sets at Mount Fuji's peak.
๐ธ Possible Photo Combinations
โ ๏ธ Google Maps may guide you through narrow roads to reach Hirano Beach. However, you can access the beach via wider roads by entering between "Ramen Dosanko" and the gas station.
The following Google Maps point is the intersection to the wider access road to the beach
Wide road entranceReady to Explore These Amazing Spots?
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Latest Models
Well-maintained vehicles perfect for scenic drives
Convenient Location
8 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station
Local Knowledge
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Tips for Your Fuji Five Lakes Drive
๐ธ Photography Tips
- โข Early morning offers the best light and visibility
- โข Check weather forecasts for clear Mount Fuji views
- โข Bring a polarizing filter to reduce reflections
- โข Respect local rules and other visitors
๐ Driving Tips
- โข Some lakeside roads are narrow - drive carefully
- โข Parking may be limited during peak seasons
- โข Keep your rental car clean at beach areas
- โข Follow local traffic rules and speed limits