Lake Chūzenji

Lake Chūzenji
Lake Chūzenji
中禅寺湖
Lake and Mt. Nantai
Location Nikkō National Park, Nikkō, Tochigi
Coordinates 36°44′26″N 139°27′44″E / 36.74056°N 139.46222°E / 36.74056; 139.46222Coordinates: 36°44′26″N 139°27′44″E / 36.74056°N 139.46222°E / 36.74056; 139.46222
Basin countries Japan
Surface area 11.62 km²
Average depth 163 m (508 ft)
Surface elevation 1,269 m (4,124 ft)

Lake Chūzenji (中禅寺湖 Chūzenji-ko?) is a scenic lake in Nikkō National Park in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was created 20,000 years ago when Mount Nantai (2484 m) erupted and blocked the river

The lake has a surface area of 11.62 km² and a circumference of 25 km. Its elevation at the surface is 1,269 m (4,124 ft), and the water reaches a depth of 163 m (508 ft). The Yukawa is the principal source of water. It drains through the Kegon Falls.

Chuzenji Lake was discovered in 782 by a priest named Shodo when his group succeeded in climbing Mt. Nantai. Considered sacred, the mountain was closed to women, horses, and cows until 1872. In the middle of the Meiji period and early Showa period, many European embassies built vacation houses around the lake. The former Italian villa has been renewed and is now open to visitors. Other sites around the lake include Futara Shrine built in 790, Chuzenji Temple, and Kegon Falls. There is something to do or see all year round here. In spring, cherry blossoms are blooming. In summer, people can escape the heat and enjoy bird watching and hiking. In fall of course, there are the famous beautiful autumn leaves and in winter there is the Snow and Ice Festival, plus winter sports like skiing and skating.

References

  • Encyclopedia Britannica, Lake Chūzenji, accessed on September 20, 2009



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