Lake Yamanakako Pleasure Boat "Swan Lake" (with kids)

Lake Yamanakako is a picturesque location that has numerous different types of water birds such as; swans, cranes and ducks. You may also see some hawks flying near the mountain side and, plenty of fish can be seen. In general it’s a nice walk by the lake, with several vendors selling swan food for 100 - 200 Yen. You can also hire bikes/scooters or, take a swan boat out onto the lake. There are v...

Excellent area with many koi fish and ducks. You can pay to feed the animals and take swan boat rides. Very kid friendly.

I stayed at the Sun Plaza Hotel which located near Lake Yamanaka, and in front of the hotel, you'll find views of the lake. The hotel is not directly on the shore, but it's very close to the lake, providing guests with scenic views of the water and Mount Fuji in the distance. The area around the hotel offers opportunities for lakeside activities and exploring the natural beauty of the surroundings...

Okok boat ride of 20-30min to see Mount Fuji from the lake. The timing is every 30min. What I didn’t enjoy are the many flies on the beach and in the boat when u open the windows. N don’t think it’s worth 1100yen. Will skip it.

Fun teacup / swan pedal boat rental in 30 minute chunks. Fun experience - definitely can spend an easy hour on the water. Consider getting a swan for more leg room though. The teacup is made for someone 5’5” or less in height. Don’t forget to buy duck food because the swans, fish, and ducks will all follow you around and come right up to the boat expecting to be fed. Super fun thing to do near M...