Lake Saiko is the smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes. Located a short distance from Lake Kawaguchi, it is surrounded by forested hills. When the sky is clear there is a great view of Mount Fuji from Saiko, but the mountain was obscured by summer haze. However, even without Fuji views there are good reasons to go there. In the summer it is a great place to swim, fish, or go boating. There is also a camping ground on the lake shore, but I didn't stay there so I can't tell you about it.
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Summer Fun at Lake Saiko
Smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes

By Cathy Cawood
Community writer

Small boats waiting on the shore

Blissed out on the beach

Dogs wearing life jackets

Kids learning to snorkel in the shallows

People fishing under umbrellas at the edge of the lake

Kayaks waiting on the shore

Happy campers

The lake is surrounded by forested hills

An attractive wooden bridge over a river flowing into the lake
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Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture 401-0332 (Directions)
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Jihad Mahmoud
9 years ago
The refreshing feel!
Olga
9 years ago
Looks like real fun! I love the golden in a life jacket!!
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