Lake Yamanaka: Day Trip from Tokyo (86 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Yamanaka is a lake in Yamanakako, Yamanashi Prefecture, about 86 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 山中湖 |
| Location | Yamanakako, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Fujisan Station – about 10.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 86 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 183 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 287 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Elevation | 982 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 700 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.41667, 138.87500 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.yamanakako.gr.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Fujisan Station, about 10.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (山中湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mishima Yukio Literary Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Suwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Hana no Miyako Flower Park – Park, about 4 km away
- Myōjinyama – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Mikuni – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.