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Nature & Scenic Views in Tochigi

Tochigi Prefecture's landscape is defined by the dramatic topography of Nikkō National Park and the Nasu volcanic group. This selection features the 97-meter-high Kegon Falls, the high-altitude Lake Chūzenji, and the Senjogahara marshland. The list includes several stratovolcanoes like Mount Nantai and Mount Chausu, alongside observation decks offering views of the Irohazaka winding road and the Kanto Plain. Historical elements include the reconstructed ramparts of Utsunomiya Castle.

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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.

Senjogahara Wetland

A 400-hectare marshland in Nikkō National Park situated 1,400 meters above sea level. It features a plateau bog with extensive boardwalks and diverse birdlife.

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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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Mt. Sukai

Mount Sukai is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. The 2,144-metre-high peak lies in the Ashio Mountains of Japan, on the border of…

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Mt. Chausu

The main peak of the Nasu mountain range, this active stratovolcano stands 1,915 meters tall. A ropeway reaches near the summit, where volcanic steam vents remain active.

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Mount Ohira

A 341-meter peak in Tochigi City known for the Ohira-san Shrine and panoramic views of the Kanto Plain. It is a noted site for cherry blossoms and hydrangeas.

Kirifuri Falls

A two-tiered waterfall with a total drop of 75 meters. Its name, meaning 'falling mist,' describes the spray created as the water strikes the lower rocks.

Yutaki

A 70-meter-high waterfall at the southern end of Lake Yunoko. The water flows down a steep 110-meter-long slope of volcanic rock.

明智平展望台

Accessible via ropeway, this observation deck provides a panoramic view that captures Kegon Falls, Lake Chūzenji, and Mount Nantai in a single frame.

半月山展望台

An observation deck located at the summit of Mount Hangetsu, offering high-angle views of Lake Chūzenji and the Hatchodejima Peninsula.

もみじ谷大吊り橋

A 320-meter-long pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the Shiobara Dam lake. It is one of the longest forest-side suspension bridges in Japan.

那須高原展望台(恋人の聖地)

Situated at an altitude of 1,048 meters, this viewpoint offers expansive vistas of the Nasu mountain range and the Kanto Plain.

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Utsunomiya castle ruins park (Utsunomiya joshi koen)

A public park featuring reconstructed turrets and earthen walls of the Edo-period Utsunomiya Castle. It serves as both a historical site and a designated disaster prevention space.