Japan Midokoro / Tochigi Prefecture / Nikkō-shi / Lake Chūzenji
Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Lake Chūzenji
- Nearest stationMatō Station 9.7 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty
Lake Chūzenji (中禅寺湖, Chūzenji-ko), 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 (2484 m) erupted and blocked the river.
From the Wikipedia article “Lake Chūzenji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Lake Chūzenji. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Matō Station, 9.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| More | Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Lake Chūzenji?
- Matō Station. It is 9.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Lake Chūzenji a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kegon Falls: Jordy Meow (CC BY-SA 3.0), Furukawa Bridge: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ashio Station: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nikkō Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park: Fabimaru (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kanman Abyss: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
