Chuzenji

Lake Chuzenji is a large 20,000 year old crater lake located along the side of the impressive 2,486 meter tall Mount Nantei, the Tochigi Prefecture equivalent of Mount Fuji. In ancient times, mountain streams such as Chuzenji were respected and worshiped as sources of water and thus life. These days, the area is a popular retreat (particularly to local tourists) who come to marvel at the natural sights and enjoy the surrounding hot springs. (more…)