Tanuki Lake

Tanuki Lake

Fuji and the first sunrise at Lake Tanuki

If you want to capture the start of the New Year in a quiet and special picture, the first sunrise of the year at Lake Tanuki is a highly recommended photo spot. Fuji in front of you from the lakeside, and the sight of the sun rising in the clear air on the morning of New Year's Day and gradually tinting the surface of the mountain is a majestic scene befitting the New Year. Fuji and the morning glow are reflected on the lake surface on windless mornings, making it possible to capture both upside-down Fuji and the first sunrise of the new year at the same time. Although a sightseeing spot, the spaciousness of the lake makes it easy to take pictures in a relaxed atmosphere, and it is a place where you can take your time and enjoy the "beginning of photography" for the New Year.

Key points for photography

The key points for photographing are to arrive as early as possible because parking is scarce, and to prepare a tripod for a stable composition. The first sunrise of the year at Lake Tanuki is very popular, especially on New Year's Day, and many people gather early in the morning, so it may be difficult to park just before sunrise time. In addition, a tripod is essential to capture the changing light from pre-dawn to sunrise, as it is easy to use a slow shutter speed. By using a tripod to fix your composition, you can calmly capture the reflection of upside-down Fuji on the lake surface and the changing colors of the sunrise and sunset, creating a quiet and impressive shot suitable for the New Year.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

冬

Recommended times

朝

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 634-1 Sauri, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture
subject Fuji, sunrise
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Yes* January 1 is very crowded.
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on January 1, 2026.

January

Lake Tanuki｜The first sunrise of the New Year, witnessed on New Year's Day morning

This photograph captures the scene of the first sunrise of the New Year, taken on the morning of January 1st at Tanuki Lake.
January2026January 2026morning glowMorning glow and evening glowTanuki LakeShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜The foothills glimpsed through a break in the clouds

This photograph captures the base of Mount Fuji as it briefly appeared through thick clouds at the time of the first sunrise of the year on January 1st at Lake Tanuki.
January2026January 2026Mt FujiTanuki LakeVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜The Sky's Aura Awaiting Sunrise

This photograph was taken at Lake Tanuki on January 1st, just as the sun was rising. Despite the sky being heavily clouded overhead, only the area around the sunrise itself remained partially clear. It captures a moment that left one anticipating what would unfold next.
January2026January 2026morning glowMorning glow and evening glowTanuki LakeShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜The Mysterious Moment Before the Beginning

This photograph captures the moment when the base of Mount Fuji took on a mystical appearance at Lake Tanuki, just as the sunrise was about to begin on January 1st.
January2026January 2026morning glowMorning glow and evening glowTanuki LakeShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜The tranquility of the pier and boats

This photograph captures the scene of the lake pier and boats at Tanuki Lake during the first sunrise of the year on January 1st, just as the sun began to appear.
January2026January 2026morning glowMorning glow and evening glowTanuki LakeShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜The Expansive Lake Surface and the Dawn

This photograph was taken at Tanuki Lake at the moment the sunrise began on January 1st, capturing the boat and pier in a slightly wide-angle composition.
January2026January 2026morning glowMorning glow and evening glowTanuki LakeShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜Balance of Light and Composition

This photograph was taken at Lake Tanuki on January 1st, during the first sunrise of the year, with careful consideration given to the colors of the sun and clouds, as well as the placement of boats and other elements.
January2026January 2026morning glowMorning glow and evening glowTanuki LakeShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜A gradually brightening morning

This photograph was taken at Lake Tanuki at the time of the first sunrise on January 1st, capturing the moment the sun began to rise, with the entire scene slightly brightened.
January2026January 2026morning glowMorning glow and evening glowTanuki LakeShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜Shores bathed in the morning glow

This photograph captures the pier and boats illuminated by the morning glow at Lake Tanuki during the first sunrise of the year on January 1st.
January2026January 2026morning glowMorning glow and evening glowTanuki LakeShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜The Moment the Reflection Appeared

This photograph captures the reflection on the lake surface at Lake Tanuki, taken shortly after the first sunrise of the year on January 1st, just as Mount Fuji began to gradually come into view.
January2026January 2026Mt FujiTanuki LakeVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜Overlapping Skirts and Light

This photograph was taken at Lake Tanuki at sunrise on January 1st, capturing the base of Mount Fuji and the sunlight together.
January2026January 2026Mt Fujimorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTanuki LakeVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜Mountains reflected in the lake

This photograph captures the moment when Mount Fuji first became visible and reflected on Lake Tanuki during the sunrise on January 1st.
January2026January 2026Mt FujiTanuki LakeVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜Majestic Beauty Enveloped in Clouds

This photograph captures the majestic Mount Fuji with clouds enveloping its upper and lower regions, taken at the time of the first sunrise of the year on January 1st at Lake Tanuki.
January2026January 2026Mt FujiTanuki LakeVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜Peaks Amidst the Clouds

This photograph captures the summit of Mount Fuji, barely visible at the time of the first sunrise of the year on January 1st at Lake Tanuki.
January2026January 2026Mt FujiTanuki LakeVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Lake Tanuki｜Its form now steadily visible

This photograph was taken at Lake Tanuki on January 1st, during the first sunrise of the year, capturing Mount Fuji with a slightly brighter exposure.
January2026January 2026Mt FujiTanuki LakeVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
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