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 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. The lake has a surface area of 11.62 km 2 and a circumference of 25 km.

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.

Spend a leisurely day boating and bathing at this picturesque lake that was the favorite summer holiday site for wealthy foreign diplomats. If you find yourself with extra time, you can visit the old ambassadors' villas around the lake.

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.

Dec 9, 2021 · Lake Chuzenji is a body of water located at the foot of Mount Nantai in the Okunikko area of Nikko, in Tochigi prefecture. Shaped 20,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption, it is the highest lake in Japan, culminating at 1,269 meters above sea level.

Dec 25, 2024 · You will canoe around the quiet early morning hours of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, a World Heritage Site. The highlight of this tour is the beautiful morning sun shining in from Mount Nantai and the mirror-like surface of the lake.

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 …

Nov 27, 2017 · Situated at the foot of Mount Nantai, is Lake Chuzenji, a scenic lake that’s arguably one of Nikko’s most breathtaking natural sites. Originally the lake was formed from an eruption by Mount Nantai, almost 20,000 years ago.