Recreation at  Lake Tanuki
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Recreation at Lake Tanuki

Lake Tanuki: Your Gateway to Adventure at the Foot of Mt. Fuji! Enjoy Fishing, Boating, Biking, Camping, and Barbecues!

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Chojagatake Mountain Range
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Chojagatake Mountain Range

Against a clear blue sky, the snow capped mountains, adorned with a mix of evergreen and barren deciduous trees, offer a striking contrast, while Lake Tanuki mirrors the mountain range, its tranquil waters gently stirred by a light breeze, causing subtle ripples that delicately dance upon the surface.

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Osawa-Kuzure  Gouge on Mt. Fuji
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Osawa-Kuzure Gouge on Mt. Fuji

A majestic snow-capped western slope of Mount Fuji captured in the late morning light with towering evergreen trees standing tall in the foreground while sunlight illuminates the rugged contours of a deep gouge into the face of the volcano.

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Tanuki Shrine
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Tanuki Shrine

Discover the mystical Tanuki Shrine nestled along the serene northern shore of Lake Tanuki, near the majestic slopes of Mt. Fuji. Among its storied legends is one of a golden dragon, whose benevolent intervention brought life-saving rains to local farmers during a dire drought.

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Anglers Admire Mt. Fuji on Lake Tanuki
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Anglers Admire Mt. Fuji on Lake Tanuki

Anglers savoring a serene day on Lake Tanuki, with the majestic Mount Fuji draped in snow creating a breathtaking backdrop. The anglers catch mostly nonnative species of fish that have been repeatedly introduced into lakes and ponds for sport fishing throughout Japan, often neglecting the potential impact on native species.

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Pampas Grass  in Modern-Day Japan
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Pampas Grass in Modern-Day Japan

Winter's Symphony: Japanese pampas grass dances under the crisp blue sky, framed by the majestic snow-capped Mt. Fuji in the background. A serene ode to nature's poetry in the heart of Japan.

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Blue Silhouette of Mt. Fuji
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Blue Silhouette of Mt. Fuji

In the serene dawn light, the sun paints a chilly shadow on the western face of Mt. Fuji, draped in a pristine coat of snow, as it towers majestically over Lake Tanuki in Shizuoka Prefecture. Captivating me was the interplay of the warm, gleaming sunlight dancing upon the lake's surface, juxtaposed against the frigid, deep-blue hues of Mt. Fuji's western slope, eloquently conveying the contrasting temperatures at play.

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Lake Tanuki at Dawn
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Lake Tanuki at Dawn

During the early morning hours, Lake Tanuki near Mt. Fuji in Japan undergoes a metamorphosis. Enveloped in a gentle mist rising from its surface, the lake becomes a canvas of light and shadow during the dawn hours.

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