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Lago Chuzenji

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El lago Chuzenji se ubica en las montañas de la ciudad de Nikko, al pie del monte Nantai. Este volcán sagrado de Nikko entró en erupción, bloqueó el valle y creó el lago hace unos 20.000 años.

Las orillas de Chuzenji están en su mayoría rodeadas de bosques, excepto en el extremo oriental del lago donde se construyó la pequeña ciudad termal de Chuzenjiko Onsen.

El lago Chuzenji es ideal para disfrutar todo el año. Durante el verano caluroso de Japón, la alta elevación del lago (1269 msnm) mantiene el área fresca y cómoda. Y desde mediados hasta finales de octubre, los colores del otoño alcanzan su punto máximo a lo largo de las orillas del lago y las montañas que lo rodean.
No se lo pierdan!

Senjogahara Marshland

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Senjogahara is one of the largest high moors in Honshu, located in the Nikko National Part at a height of 1,400m.

It is said that this area became an over 400ha marsh over a long time, from a lake that was formed by the eruption of Mt. Nantai. Additionally, 175ha out of it is registered under the Ramsar Convention as “Oku-Nikko-shitsugen” (the marsh in Oku-Nikko).

More than 350 species of native plants and various wild birds can be seen in Senjogahara, which can be explored through its hiking course that even beginners can walk.

The recommended period to visit this area is the middle of June to the beginning of August, when Cotton-Sedges and Meadow Sweets are in full bloom. And also at the end of September to the beginning of October when the grass turn to beautiful shades of red.

Access: Take the Tobu bus from JR or Tobu Nikko station for Yumoto Onsen, get off at Sanbonmatsu bus stop (approx. 50 minutes). The Senjogahara observatory is right in front of the bus stop. You can also get off at Ryuzu-no-taki bus stop or go all the way to Yumoto Onsen and start the longer hiking course from there.

British Embassy Villa Memorial Park

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The British Embassy Villa Memorial Park is on the shore of Lake Chuzenji, which used to be an international summer resort because the embassies and many foreigners built their villas in the area.

This dark wooden building, which served as the British Embassy’s second home from 1896 to 2008, offers a museum tour giving an overview of the site.

On the second floor there is beautiful tea room, where a set of scones and tea supervised by the British Embassy chef is served, and you can enjoy it while contemplating the lake from the panoramic veranda.

Address: 2482 Chūgūshi, Nikko

Website: https://www.nikko-nsm.co.jp/en/british.html

Ryuzu Falls

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If you are in Oku Nikko, you will surely visit Chuzenji lake and the beatiful area that surrounds it.
Ryuzu Falls is one famous spot, and while you are there you should stop by Ryuzu no Chaya.

This small restaurant offers soba, udon, ramen, yuba, tempura and also delicious dango (sweet Japanese rice dumplings). What makes this place special is the amazing view of Ryuzu Falls, so make sure to be there early to get a good seat!

English menu available, and also a shop to take a look and buy beautiful souveniers before leaving.

Address: 2485 Chūgūshi, Nikko

Website (only in Japanese): http://www.nikko-ryuzu.jp/freepage_9_1.html