Things to do in Chubu, Japan: The Best Bodies of Water

November 13, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

The Chūbu region (中部地方, Chūbu-chihō), Central region, or Central Japan (中部日本) is a region in the middle of Honshū, Japan's main island. Chūbu has a population of 21,715,822 as of 2010.. It encompasses nine prefectures (ken): Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi.
Restaurants in Chubu

1. Fuji Five Lakes

Yamanashi Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Fuji Five Lakes

Formed As Streams And Dams Were Clogged By Volcanic Ash And Lava

Reviewed By SurfingWild - Bandung, Indonesia

The area north of Mt. Fuji contains several lakes and is called the Fuji Five Lakes area. The lakes are specifically Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Yamanakako, Shojiko and Motosuko and they afford the best views of Fuji including many of those seen in magazines and advertising. Therefore I would strongly urge any visitor to Japan to include a visit during their trip. The biggest lake is Kawaguchiko and that area has a town and many things to see and do as well as several excellent hotels, some with hot spa's. One can actually driver around Fuji beginning at places like Mishima which is a station on the main Tokyo to Osaka shinkansen line, and rent a car as we normally do to drive up the east side of Fuji, round the top and down the west side. This can be done in a day, but I"d recommend spending at least one of two days to explore the area as there are truly some wonderful places to visit.

2. Jogasaki Coast

Yawatano/Futo, Ito 413-0231 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 557-37-6105 http://itospa.com/spot/detail_54002.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 605 reviews

Jogasaki Coast

Reviewed By tauraakio - Ito, Japan

You can walk,up and down the pass, by the seashore, beautiful cliffs and wooded area. Also, suspension bridges,over the coast, observing Ohshima - in Japanese,means a big island - and a nice light-house that enables you to view mountain side of the area, including Mount Omuro.. Very nice and comforting to roam, looking at the ocean out there and listening to the birds.

3. Lake Tanuki

Saori, Inokashira, Fujinomiya 418-0108 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 544-52-0155 http://www.city.fujinomiya.lg.jp/kankou/llti2b00000018ga.html
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4.5 based on 202 reviews

Lake Tanuki

Reviewed By lennykerryn - Cairns Region, Australia

Only an hour from Fujimiya (1570Y)you can catch s local bus- if you get the right bus timing you can get off to see the falls for 30min before catching the next bus to the lake. There is a big resort and a camp ground both of which hire bicycles for 500Y an hour. This is ample time to take a leisurely ride the 3.3km around the lake whilst viewing Mt Fuji the whole way. The lake is popular with locals fishing which is interesting to see. This is s beautiful lake and an ideal way to experience Mt Fuji with our kids.

4. Shirahama Beach

Shirahama, Shimoda 415-0012 Shizuoka Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 232 reviews

Shirahama Beach

Reviewed By christinaf695 - Yokohama, Japan

We visited this beach off season in April, when it was around 21 degrees and too cold to swim in. Nevertheless, we had a nice walk along the beach and enjoyed a picnic there, watching the surfers and enjoying the quiet. The water is very clear and the scenery beautiful. There is also an impressive temple nearby (on the side of the torii gate) that you can visit. I didn't think that the beach was dirty - yes, there were a few bits of plastic waste in the sand, but it didn't strike me as 'a lot' of trash. Even if the beach is cleaned every day, sadly, some trash will be carried to the beach from the ocean every day due to our over-consumption and use of plastic... It's also very convenient that you can quickly reach the beach by bus from Izukyu-Shimoda station or Shimoda marina. Just opposite, there is a Family Mart and a few cafes and restaurants.

5. Lake Kawaguchiko

Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0300 Yamanashi Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,293 reviews

Lake Kawaguchiko

Reviewed By patrickperbkk

Lake Kawaguchiko is one the the Mt Fuji 5 Lakes. It's very convenient to travel from Tokyo by train, highly suggested to get a Tokyo pass and reserve the seat. Also, it's highly recommended to rent a bike, the best way to travel around the Lake. There are many nice cafes and restaurant around the Lake area.

6. Lake Yamanaka

Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0500 Yamanashi Prefecture +81 8013832626 http://www.vill.yamanakako.yamanashi.jp/
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4.5 based on 489 reviews

Lake Yamanaka

Reviewed By 186guillaumea - Shizuoka, Japan

One of the five lakes located around Fuji San. The light and views of Fuji San are always different based on the weather. Many restaurants, shops, hotels, bnb, campgrounds located alongside or in the mountains a short drive a away. Nice trail going around the lake, perfect for q stroll or bike ride. Bike rental a available as well as boats.

7. Verdant Garden Verga

8056 Hakushucho Shirasu, Hokuto 408-0315 Yamanashi Prefecture +81 551-35-4411 http://www.verga.jp/
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4.5 based on 102 reviews

Verdant Garden Verga

8. Pond Shirakoma

Yachiho Kogen, Sakuho-machi, Minamisaku-gun 384-0600 Nagano Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Pond Shirakoma

9. Happo Pond

Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun Nagano Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Happo Pond

10. Takeshima Beach

Takeshimacho, Gamagori 443-0031 Aichi Prefecture
Excellent
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4.0 based on 82 reviews

Takeshima Beach

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