Japan Midokoro
Lake Chūzenji
Lake Chūzenji Photo: Uraomote yamaneko CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Tochigi Prefecture / Nikkō-shi / Lake Chūzenji

Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty

Lake Chūzenji

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

LocationNikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture
Nearest stationMatō Station, 9.7 km (straight line)
TypePlace of Scenic Beauty
MoreWikipedia 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

Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
2.6 km away · Nikkō-shi
Kegon Falls
Kegon Falls
3.6 km away · Nikkō-shi
Furukawa Bridge
Furukawa Bridge
8.5 km away · Nikkō-shi
Ashio Station
Ashio Station
11.0 km away · Nikkō-shi
Nikkō Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park
Nikkō Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park
11.6 km away · Nikkō-shi
Kanman Abyss
Kanman Abyss
11.6 km away · Nikkō-shi

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)