Lake Tanuki

Lake Tanuki
Location Shizuoka Prefecture
Coordinates 35°20′37″N 138°33′38″E / 35.34361°N 138.56056°E / 35.34361; 138.56056Coordinates: 35°20′37″N 138°33′38″E / 35.34361°N 138.56056°E / 35.34361; 138.56056
Type Reservoir
Basin countries Japan
Max. length 1.0 km (0.62 mi)
Max. width 0.5 km (0.31 mi)
Surface area 0.312 km2 (0.120 sq mi)
Average depth 8 m (26 ft)
Water volume 0.0012 km3 (970 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation 660 m (2,170 ft)
Settlements Fujinomiya, Shizuoka

Lake Tanuki (田貫湖, Tanuki-ko) is a lake near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is located in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

History

Originally a swampy area, the lake was created in 1935 by diverting the waters of nearby Shiba River to create a reservoir for use in irrigation. The lake is now a popular vacation location, with camp sites, fishing, boating and is noted for its views of Mount Fuji.

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