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Chuzenji (中禅寺) is a hot spring village perched by Lake Chuzenji (中禅寺湖 Chuzenji-ko) in Tochigi, Japan.

Travel to Chuzenji - Visa Requirements

The area is the gateway to Inner Nikko (奥日光 Oku-Nikko). Buses from Tobu Nikko Station cost ¥1100.

Tours and Getting around Chuzenji

Chuzenji tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Akechidaira Ropeway, on the way to Lake Chuzenji - this ends in an observatory on reaching top from where fabulous views of Lake Chuzenji, Kegon falls and Mount Nantai are visible
  • Kegon Falls - one of the highest in Japan
  • Ryuzu Falls
  • Senjugahama Lake

entrance fee: 520 yen to the observatory

Chuzenji city tours

  • Lake Chuzenji - has rowing and motor boat facilites

Chuzenji souvenirs and shopping

Chuzenji Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Chuzenji nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Chuzenji cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Get out

  • Yumoto - hot spring resort perched by another lake, 30 minutes deeper into the hills

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