Waku-ike Pond — photo spot in 354 Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511, Japan
Waku-ike Pond
Small spring-fed pond in Oshino with crystal-clear water and classic rural foregrounds that reflect Mt. Fuji on calm days. Best at sunrise or golden hour for soft light and mirror-like reflections; winter mornings often deliver the clearest Fuji views. Easily reached by car or local bus from Lake Yamanaka; limited parking and short walks to viewpoints. No special entry fee; respect local shrines and quiet village life.
Waku-ike Pond
Small spring-fed pond in Oshino with crystal-clear water and classic rural foregrounds that reflect Mt. Fuji on calm days. Best at sunrise or golden hour for soft light and mirror-like reflections; winter mornings often deliver the clearest Fuji views. Easily reached by car or local bus from Lake Yamanaka; limited parking and short walks to viewpoints. No special entry fee; respect local shrines and quiet village life.