Introduction to Lake Motosu: is the deepest lake among the Fuji Five Lakes and the third largest in area. It is the most mysterious lake among the Fuji Five Lakes. The name Motosu means "original habitat". According to legend, the dragon god in the lake will notify the villagers when Mount Fuji spews fire, but the villagers must take refuge before returning to their "original habitat" to live. In addition, Lake Motosu is the only lake among the Fuji Five Lakes that does not freeze. Even in winter, the temperature of the lake water will not drop below 4 degrees Celsius. The pattern on the 5,000 yen banknote represents the sunrise here.

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