Tochigi-ken

Mt. Nantai: A Mountain of Faith Established by Shodo Shonin “Mt. Nantai” is a volcanic peak with an elevation of 2,486 meters located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It stands magnificently by the shores of Lake Chuzenji, displaying its beautiful presence. This mountain area has been regarded as a sacred site for…

I walked around the Chuzenji Lake circuit trail to overcome my lack of exercise. The distance around Chuzenji Lake is approximately 24 kilometers, and the accumulated elevation gain is around 890 meters (according to YAMAP). Since it’s just a loop around the lake, it may seem like there is little difference in…