Lake Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Boat
About the Lake Kawaguchiko Boat Camera
Lake Kawaguchiko is the most visited of the Fuji Five Lakes, and this camera watches the landing of its sightseeing boat, the Appare, at Funatsu-hama about ten minutes on foot from Kawaguchiko Station.
The boat itself is worth a look. It is built in the shape of an atakebune, the heavy warship of Japan's warring states period, as a nod to the naval forces of the Takeda clan who ruled this province. The design carries the Takeda diamond crest and the deep red of the clan's famous akazonae units.
On a clear day Mount Fuji stands directly across the water behind the boat, which is the view most people come to Kawaguchiko for. The lake also mirrors the mountain in still conditions, and the shoreline here turns through cherry blossom in spring and red maple in autumn.
Highlights & Nearby
- •Watch for: Mount Fuji across the lake on clear days, the Appare coming and going, still-water reflections
- •Nearby: Kawaguchiko Station, Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Oishi Park, Funatsu-hama
- •Note: the boat is modelled on a warring-states atakebune with Takeda clan motifs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kawaguchiko boat camera live?
Yes, though the operator notes the feed can hit technical difficulties from time to time.
What is the Appare?
Lake Kawaguchiko's sightseeing boat, built in the style of an atakebune warship with Takeda clan crests and red livery.
Can you see Mount Fuji?
Yes. On clear days Fuji sits directly across the lake behind the boat landing.
Where does the boat depart from?
Funatsu-hama on the lake shore, about a ten-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station.
