Lake Chūzenji, Nikkō National Park

Name: Lake Chūzenji
Address: Nikkō National Park, Japan

#6 among attractions in Nikkō National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Lake

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Lake Chūzenji, also called Sea of Happiness, is a scenic lake in Nikkō National Park in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was created 20,000 years ago when Mount Nantai erupted and blocked the river. ()

Local name: 中禅寺湖 Area: 4.59 mi²Average depth: 535 ftElevation: 4163 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°44'20"N, 139°27'32"E

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Lake Chūzenji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kegon Falls, Ryūzu Falls, Mount Nikkō-Shirane, Akechidaira Ropeway.

2.4 miE
Waterfall with an elevator to the bottom
Kegon Falls, Nikkō National Park
61 min walk • Nestled in the verdant embrace of Nikkō National Park, Kegon Falls stands as one of Japan's most iconic and enchanting natural landmarks. This majestic waterfall, tumbling down a staggering 97 meters, is the highest and most famous of the many waterfalls in Nikkō.
1.4 miN
Picturesque twin waterfalls and an eatery
Ryūzu Falls, Nikkō National Park
35 min walk • Ryūzu Falls, nestled in the verdant surroundings of Nikkō National Park, Japan, is a captivating natural wonder that draws visitors from around the globe. Known in Japanese as "Ryūzu no Taki," which translates to "Dragon Head Waterfall," this scenic cascade is...
6.2 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Mount Nikkō-Shirane, Nikkō National Park
158 min walk • Mount Nikkō-Shirane is a Stratovolcano in the Nikkō National Park in central Honshū, the main island of Japan. It stands at 2,578 m high. It is the highest mountain in north eastern Japan. Its peak is a Lava dome of andesite.
3.2 miE
Tram, Transport, Aerial tramway
Akechidaira Ropeway, Nikkō
81 min walk • The Akechidaira Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in Nikkō, Tochigi, operated by Nikkō-Kōtsū. The Tōbu Group company mainly operates bus lines in the city. The observatory has a view of Kegon Falls, Lake Chūzenji, and Mount Nantai. The line opened in 1933, and reopened in 1950.
2.5 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Mount Nantai, Nikkō National Park
64 min walk • Mount Nantai is a stratovolcano in the Nikkō National Park in Tochigi Prefecture, in central Honshū, the main island of Japan. The mountain is 2,486 metres high.
2.5 miNE
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Mt. Nantai, Nikkō
65 min walk • Mount Nantai is a stratovolcano in the Nikkō National Park in Tochigi Prefecture, in central Honshū, the main island of Japan. The mountain is 2,486 metres high.