Nature spots in Nikko

Scenic Nature Views

This collection highlights the geological landmarks of Nikko National Park, centered around the volcanic activity of Mount Nantai. It features the 97-meter-high Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, a body of water formed by ancient lava flows. The list covers the diverse hydrology of the Oku-Nikko region, from the 400-hectare Senjogahara marshland to high-altitude wetlands situated at 2,000 meters. These sites offer specific insights into Japan's alpine ecosystems, featuring multi-tiered waterfalls, volcanic lakes, and specialized marshland flora.

Scenic Nature Views — Map

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Kegon Falls

Kegon Falls is located at Lake Chūzenji in Nikkō National Park near the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

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Lake Chuzenji

Lake Chūzenji, also called Sea of Happiness, is a scenic lake in Nikkō National Park in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

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Ryuzu Falls

Ryūzu Falls is a waterfall located upstream from the Yugawa River which makes its way into Lake Yunoko and Lake Chūzenji.

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Senjogahara Wetland

A 400-hectare high-altitude marshland situated 1,400 meters above sea level. It was formerly a prehistoric lake and now hosts diverse plant species.

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Mt. Nantai

Mount Nantai literally "man's body mountain", also called Futara-san is a stratovolcano in the Nikkō National Park in Tochigi Prefecture,…

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Kirifuri Falls

A 75-meter-high waterfall divided into two distinct tiers. Its name translates to 'mist-falling' due to the spray created by the lower rocks.

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Senjogahara Observation Deck

Wooden observation platform providing panoramic views across the expansive marshland toward the volcanic peak of Mount Nantai.

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Yunoko-Yudaki Observation Deck

Elevated viewpoint located at the southern edge of Lake Yunoko, marking the start of the 70-meter Yudaki Falls descent.

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半月山展望台

Summit observation point on Mount Hangetsu offering views of Lake Chuzenji and the surrounding Nikko mountain range.

J

湯川

River that connects Lake Yunoko to Lake Chuzenji, flowing through the Senjogahara marshland.

K

Yutaki

Waterfall cascading 70 meters down a wall of volcanic rock at the southern end of Lake Yunoko.

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Odashirogahara Wetland

Marshland area known for the 'Lady of Odashiro,' a solitary Japanese white birch tree that stands amidst the grassland.

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Komatsu Marsh

High-altitude wetland located in the northern reaches of the Nikko mountain range.

N

蓼ノ湖

Small, secluded forest pond located near the Yumoto Onsen area.

O

切込湖

Secluded mountain lake formed by volcanic activity, accessible via the hiking trail between Yumoto Onsen and Kotoku.

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Kinunuma Marsh

High-altitude marshland located at 2,000 meters elevation, featuring approximately 40 small pools.

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池塘

Small pools and ponds characteristic of the high-altitude wetland ecosystems in the Nikko region.

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