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Lake Chuzenji
Beste Besuchszeit
From mid-October to early November is the ideal season due to the autumn foliage in red and orange tones that surrounds the entire lake. Weekday mornings offer clear skies and fewer visitors at the main viewpoints.
Budgettipps
Access to the lake has no entrance fee, you only pay for bus transportation from Nikko (around 1,150 yen per trip with the local bus pass). The "Nikko Pass World Heritage Area" does not cover this area, but the "All Nikko Pass" does include the full route and is more economical if you plan to visit several spots.
Empfohlen für
Nature lovers, Landscape photographers, Couples seeking tranquility, Moderate hikers
Planen Sie Ihren Besuch
2-3 hours
Über
Schnelle Fakten: This lake of volcanic origin was formed about 20,000 years ago when Mount Nantai erupted and blocked the river with lava. Its crystal-clear waters reach depths of up to 163 meters, making it one of the deepest lakes in Japan.
Highlights: In winter, the Ryuzu Falls, which flow into the lake, partially freeze, creating columns of blue ice that photographers wait weeks to capture. The lake's surface takes on intense turquoise tones during autumn thanks to melted snow mixing with the volcanic water and the golden hues of the surrounding maples.
Insidertipps
- Use the trail that runs along the western shore to escape the tourist bustle near the boat dock. Photograph the Ryuzu Falls from the lower platform at dawn, when the golden light illuminates the waterfall free of crowds. Bring a waterproof jacket even in summer, low fog can appear within minutes and the humidity is constant. Avoid October weekends when the buses fill up and the viewpoints collapse with local visitors.
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