October · Lake Motosuko · North Shore
Watch the surrounding forest’s autumn progression via local reports.
Tourism source ↗A deep blue lake with an iconic Mount Fuji view from its northern side. This entry marks an approximate shore viewing area; the Nakanokura Pass viewpoint is a separate uphill walk. Reflections need calm water and clear visibility.
Best time to visit: Apr – Mid-to-late April lakeside blossom · Nov – Autumn blue lake and foliage
💡 Photographer’s recorded capture date: 2015-12-17 10:27:09. Historical reference, not a current view or bloom forecast.
Lake Motosu (2015-12-17).jpgReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet
Recorded capture month: Dec · Historical photo, not a live view
AUTUMN · Oct
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Weather for your date
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13°C
Mainly clear
💧 0% rain chance · wind 5 km/h
Hourly forecast
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14°💧 4%
17°💧 10%
18°💧 19%
19°💧 21%
20°💧 16%
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Packing checklist
No tips added for this spot yet.
Parking
Nearby public parking (OpenStreetMap)
NEARBY
· 4 min walk
Vehicle height not verified
Community-mapped nearby parking. Capacity, fees, hours and vehicle limits are not verified; check signs on arrival.
Parking source ↗
Directions to Lake Motosuko · North Shore
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Not verified
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: moderate
Rules
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
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Koan Campground · Lake Motosu
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Motosuko Campground
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Shojiko Campground Area
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Lake Shojiko · North Shore
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Motosuko Ikoinomori Campground
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Fuji Shibazakura Festival — Motosuko Resort
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-24
- 1. Lake Motosu (2015-12-17).jpg · Alpsdake · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2. Lake Motosu.jpg · marianne vestergaard nielsen · Source ↗ · CC BY 2.0
- 3. Lake Motosu03.jpg · Captain76:Nikon D90+TAMRON SP10-24mm · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0