PICA Yamanaka-ko Village

Fuji Five Lakes


On Yamanaka-ko's southern shore, this resort-like complex of timber cottages in a garden setting also has restaurants, gift shop and a popular hammock cafe. There are other PICA camps near Fuji-Yoshida and Sai-ko – see the website for details.

Non-guests can also rent out their bicycles (¥1500 for two hours).


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