Lake Chuzenji

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Lake Chuzenji, located in the west of Nikko in Chugushi, Nikko City. The lake, with circumference of 25 kilometers, was formed with the eruption of Mt. Nantai in the north. With an elevation of 1,269 meters this is the highest lake in Japan. During the Meiji and Taisho periods many European embassies built vacation houses around the lake, and they remain to this day. The lake is a pretty scenic spot with Mt. Nantai in the background where visitors can enjoy pleasure boats and of course the beautiful autumn leaves.

Spot details

Address: Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Chugushi Map
Area: Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji Area
Phone: 0288221525
Hours: free to visit
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Tour fee] Free
Parking Lot: Available(276spaces)
※ Lakeside 1st and 2nd parking lots
Note: *The phone number leads to the Nikko Tourist Association.

[Nikko Tourist Association Official HP]http://www.nikko-kankou.org

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Beautiful lake but nothing much to see aside from the lake.

Reviewed : 2023.05.03

Given an hour here to explore on foot and was lucky to catch some last late blooming sakura near the Futaarasan Shrine, another one that is.There are activities available by the lake such as riding...
Amazing lake with many waterfalls nearby

Reviewed : 2023.02.05

A very beautiful lake. We stayed at the by the lake for a night and it was really peaceful. Although there’s nothing much to shop, there are a lot of waterfalls nearby lake Chuzenji. It is worth it...
Seen from all over

Reviewed : 2022.12.15

Cant miss it can be seen from various places around the lake. It is pretty with the snow fall yet there are more trails for hiking in other seasons.