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Lake Chuzenji
中禅寺湖Tochigi · Kanto
Lake Chuzenji lies at the foot of Mount Nantai in the mountains above Nikko, on record since 782, and draws its heaviest crowds during the autumn foliage. The lake is free and open at all hours; the Tobu sightseeing boat that loops it is a separate paid activity at about ¥1,400 for adults.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 1,476 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free public lake, Nikko; the Tobu sightseeing boat cruise is a separate paid activity (~¥1,400 full loop adult).
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hours¥1,400Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~2h 30m by car
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