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From the northwest shore of Lake Motosu you look south-east across the water at Mt Fuji, about 17 km from the summit. This is the view engraved on the old 1,000 yen note, based on a famous photograph by Okada Koyo, and the exact banknote angle is from the Nakanokura Pass observation deck on the slope above the shore. Motosu is a north-side viewpoint and by far the quietest of the well-known lakes: no lakeside strip, few buses, few people. Calm spring and winter mornings give the best chance of the mirror reflection. Check the score below before committing, because this is the farthest Five Lake from the train stations. Lake Motosu Visibility Forecast ------------------------------- Fuji-san visibility predictions for Kawaguchiko, Hakone, and all viewpoints are updated daily and become more precise as your travel date approaches. Updated Sep 14, 4:00 PM JST TODAY Tue, Sep 15 Morning Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Afternoon Not Visible index: 2/10 | score: 3/100 Poor visibility conditions Wed, Sep 16 Morning Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Afternoon Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Thu, Sep 17 Morning Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Afternoon Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Fri, Sep 18 Morning Barely Visible index: 3/10 | score: 18/100 Limited visibility due to clouds Afternoon Barely Visible index: 3/10 | score: 14/100 Limited visibility due to clouds Sat, Sep 19 Morning Barely Visible index: 3/10 | score: 14/100 Limited visibility due to clouds Afternoon Not Visible index: 2/10 | score: 7/100 Poor visibility conditions Showing 5 of 10 days. See the full 10-day forecast at https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots/lake-motosu. / Related Tours & Activities ------------------------------ [ ### Private Mt Fuji Tours Skip Crowds with a Private Guide ](https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=94629&aff_adid=1247027&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F85926-private-one-day-tour-mtfuji-lake-kawaguchiko%2F) [ ### Mt Fuji Day Trips Explore Mt. 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Catch a [ JDM Car Meetup ](https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=94629&aff_adid=1284281&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F137151-tokyo-daikoku-car-meetup-night-city-tour-with-local-guide%2F), visit [ Tokyo Disneyland ](https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=94629&aff_adid=1288422&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F695-tokyo-disney-resort-1-day-pass-tokyo%2F), or browse [ more events and tickets ](https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=94629&aff_adid=1288428&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Fjapan%2Fg12%2F). The 1,000 yen note view and Nakanokura Pass ------------------------------------------- The shoreline view near the northwest parking area is already the banknote scene, but the true banknote angle is higher: the Nakanokura Pass observation deck sits above the shore, about 30 minutes on foot from the lakeside parking area on a maintained forest trail with no dangerous sections. The parking area holds roughly 15 cars, and there are no shops or vending machines anywhere nearby, so carry water and anything else you need. The reward for the walk is the elevated frame of the full cone over the whole lake, with almost nobody beside you. Getting there with and without a car ------------------------------------ A car is the honest recommendation: Route 300 reaches the northwest shore directly, and the trailhead parking sits right off it. By public transport, the Blue Line bus from Kawaguchiko Station terminates at the Lake Motosuko stop, and there is no stop at the trailhead itself, so budget a long lakeshore walk or a taxi for the last stretch. Service is sparse, so check return times before you board. Our [getting around guide](/blog/getting-around-fuji-five-lakes) covers the bus lines and passes for the whole lake district. Swimming, camping and Yuru Camp ------------------------------- Motosu is the Five Lake people come to for the water itself: a designated swimming area opens in summer, and the lake is popular for windsurfing, kayaking, and fishing thanks to its clarity and depth. Campers know it for the Koan campground on the south shore, the setting made famous by the anime Yuru Camp, where waking up to the mountain across the water is the whole point. The lakeshore stays dark at night with little development around it, so clear evenings put stars above the silhouette of the cone. Best time to make the trip -------------------------- Spring and winter mornings are the prize: calm water for the reflection and the clearest air of the year. Summer works for swimming and camping but is the weakest season for the view, with haze hiding the mountain on many afternoons. Twice a year, in late April and mid-August, the sun rises directly behind the summit here, a quieter Diamond Fuji than the better-known dates at Lake Tanuki. Our [Diamond Fuji calendar](/blog/diamond-fuji-2026) lists the dates and where to stand. Live Cameras Near Lake Motosu ----------------------------- [ ### Lake Shoji (North) Lake Shoji ](https://isfujivisible.com/shoji-live-cam) [ ### Fumotoppara Campsite (South) Fujinomiya ](https://isfujivisible.com/fumotoppara-live-cam) How to Get to Lake Motosu ------------------------- From Kawaguchiko Station, take the Fujikyu bus toward Motosuko (about 50 minutes). The 1,000 yen bill viewpoint is near the bus stop. [ View on Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lake+Motosu) Loading map... Viewing Spots Near Lake Motosu ------------------------------ [ 💎### Lake Tanuki Famous "Diamond Fuji" reflection spot with pristine mountain scenery 13.5 km ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots/lake-tanuki) [ 🏞️### Lake Kawaguchiko The most accessible Fuji Five Lake with iconic reflections 16.8 km ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots/lake-kawaguchiko) [ ⛩️### Chureito Pagoda The most photographed Mt Fuji viewpoint with pagoda and cherry blossoms 19.7 km ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots/chureito-pagoda) [ 💧### Oshino Hakkai UNESCO World Heritage spring village with crystal-clear ponds 22 km ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots/oshino-hakkai) [ 🛍️### Gotemba Premium Outlets Shopping with panoramic Mt Fuji views from open-air outlets 38 km ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots/gotemba-premium-outlets) [ 🛶### Lake Ashi Hakone's scenic lake with torii gate and sightseeing cruise boats 47.2 km ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots/lake-ashi) Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------- Where is the 1,000 yen bill viewpoint? The viewpoint is on the northwest shore of Lake Motosu, near the Motosu Lake Tourist Information Center. Look for the "1000 yen view" sign. How do you get to the Nakanokura Pass viewpoint? On foot from the lakeside parking area on the northwest shore: about 30 minutes up a maintained forest trail. The parking area fits roughly 15 cars and there are no shops or vending machines, so bring water. Is Lake Motosu crowded? Lake Motosu is much less crowded than Lake Kawaguchiko. Even on weekends, you can find peaceful spots along the shore. Can you swim in Lake Motosu? There is a designated swimming area open in summer. The lake is also popular for windsurfing, kayaking, and fishing. Can you see Diamond Fuji at Lake Motosu? Yes. In late April and mid-August the sun rises directly behind the summit seen from the Motosu shore, a quieter alternative to the Diamond Fuji dates at Lake Tanuki. [Diamond Fuji dates and viewing spots](https://isfujivisible.com/blog/diamond-fuji-2026) What is the connection between Lake Motosu and Yuru Camp? The anime Yuru Camp features the Koan campground on the south shore of Lake Motosu, bringing many fans to the area for camping. [ Back to All Viewing Spots ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots)