Lake+Chuzenji

Lake Chuzenji is a beautiful lake in Nikko national park. 20,000 years ago, Mount Nantai erupted and blocked Yukawa river, forming the lake. Lake Chuzenji drains through the Kegon falls. The lake has a surface area of 11.62 km squared and a circumference of 25 km. Its elevation at the surface is 4, 124 feet.

Lake Chuzenji was discovered in the year 782 by a priest named Shodo. His group succeeded in climbing Mt. Nantai, therefore spotting the lake. Long ago, many European embassies built vacation homes around the lake. In the summer, cherry blossoms are blooming. Bird watching and hiking are popular activities enjoyed by tourists in the summer. In winter, the Snow and ice festival are held.