Lake Chuzenji (中禅寺湖, Chūzenjiko) is a scenic lake in the mountains above the town of Nikko. It is located at the foot of Mount Nantai, Nikko's sacred volcano, whose eruption blocked the valley below, thereby creating Lake Chuzenji about 20,000 years ago.

Lake Chuzenji is Japan’s highest natural lake. The hiking trail along its perimeter passes embassies' former summer villas, built in the Meiji era (1868–1912).

Lake Chuzenji is Japan's highest natural lake, located just west of Nikko. The area's altitude and stunning scenery draws visitors looking to escape the humid Japanese summers. It’s also popular in the fall for its incredible array of autumn color. The area is now a part of Nikko National Park.

Lake Chūzenji (中禅寺湖, Chūzenji-ko), also called Sea of Happiness [1], 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 (2484 m) erupted and blocked the river.

Mountain with great views over Lake Chuzenji. Lake at the foot of Mount Nantai. Idyllic marshland with nice hiking trails. Waterfall famous for its autumn colors. Nikko's most famous waterfall. Observation decks along the Irohazaka road. Hot spring resort in the national park. Temple at the shores of Lake Chuzenjiko.

May 13, 2014 · Famed as an escape from the heat and humidity of the Tokyo summers, Lake Chuzenji (Chuzenji-ko in Japanese) is located high up in the mountains above Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture. At an altitude of 1269m, the lake provides a …

Jun 16, 2012 · Chuzen-ji Lake is a beautiful lake located at the southern base of Mt. Nantai. It was a dam-up lake created by eruptions of Mt. Nanatai 20,000 years ago. Senjo-ga-hara marshland is to the northwest, Kegon-no-taki Falls are to the northeast, and a slender peninsula, Haccho-dejima, is in the south part of the lake.

Dec 25, 2024 · Lake Chuzenji, located at the entrance to Oku-Nikko, is known as the highest lake in Japan, with the water surface at an altitude of 1,269 meters, and is the highest lake in Japan from now until 15:00.

A 25-kilometer hiking course runs along the perimeter of the lake, and visitors can view blooming azaleas in early summer and bright foliage in autumn.

Okunikko (literally “Deep Nikko”) is a wild landscape of mountains, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls which is famous for its scenic beauty. However, the central attraction in Okunikko is Lake Chuzenji, the biggest lake in Okunikko and a popular resort area.