Mt. Nantai, Nikkō

Name: Mt. Nantai
Address: Nikkō, Japan

#14 among attractions in Nikkō

Natural attraction, Park, Mountain

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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. A prominent landmark, it can be seen on clear days from as far as Saitama, a city 100 km away. ()

Local name: 男体山 Elevation: 8156 ftCoordinates: 36°45'54"N, 139°29'28"E

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Day trips

Mt. Nantai – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kegon Falls, Ryūzu Falls, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Lake Chūzenji.

2 miS
Waterfall with an elevator to the bottom
Kegon Falls, Nikkō National Park
51 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.
2.3 miW
Picturesque twin waterfalls and an eatery
Ryūzu Falls, Nikkō National Park
58 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...
5.7 miE
Park, Scenic walking areas, Museum
Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Nikkō
145 min walk • Tamozawa Imperial Villa is a former imperial summer residence in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was constructed for Emperor Taishō in 1899 and served as a hide-out for emperor Hirohito during World War II. The former imperial residence is now open for the public as museum and garden.
2.5 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lake Chūzenji, Nikkō National Park
65 min walk • 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.
2.4 miSE
Tram, Transport, Aerial tramway
Akechidaira Ropeway, Nikkō
61 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.
~1460 ftSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Mount Nantai, Nikkō National Park
8 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.