Yunoko lake (湯ノ湖) is a 3km round lake at a height of 1478m above sea level. The lake is a popular spot for trout fishing and its season runs from May 1st to September 30th.
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Experience a more relaxing side to Nikko alongside the picturesque shores of Lake Yunoko which even despite its popularity, still manages to maintain some sense of peace and tranquility
If you want to avoid the busy places in Nikko, the Yunoko Lake area is a nice place to take a deep breath.
Looking for a place to cool down in the middle of the summer? Located at 1478m above sea level, lake Yunoko in Oku-Nikko is the perfect retreat.
Yunoko Lake is a 3km round lovely lake in inner Nikko. A good walking trail circles the shore, and rental boats are available at the Nikko-Yumoto Rest House on the lake
This story focuses on the beauty of Yuno-ko Lake. It was clean and pure and very, very quiet on this rainy day.
The Okunikko Kougen Hotel is an excellent option in Yumoto Onsen for those visiting Nikko or Tochigi Prefecture. The food, service and room are all excellent.
If you are looking for a unique experience in an exceptional setting, look no further than Kaniyu Onsen. This ryokan hidden deep in the mountains of Oku-Nikko is well worth the trek to get there. Experience the regional countryside fare, hike through the forests, gain a deeper understanding of the local history, and of course, relax in one of the best onsens in Japan.
In Nikko, Oyasumi Dokoro Kiyo-Chan is a small restaurant across from Lake Chuzenji making grilled fish for you on the spot. The restaurant even serves yuba soba, a special kind of soba made with tofu. These are two famous foods you must try when visiting Nikko.
Tsuruya Restaurant, near the shore of Lake Chuzenji near Nikko, serves up a variety of cuisine that includes yuba, a famous food from the area.
Lake Chūzenji (中禅寺湖, Chūzenjiko) 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 erupted and blocked the river. The lake has a surface area of 11.62 km² and a circumference of 25 km. [Wikipedia]
The Kegon Falls are located on Lake Chuzenji in Nikko National Park in Tochigi Prefecture. The 97-meter-high falls are one of Japan's top three waterfalls and are also considered one of the top eight viewpoints in Japan from the Showa period. Overall, they exist 12 waterfalls, all located under or parallel to a large waterfall, the other two famous waterfalls are Nachi Waterfall in Wakayama Prefecture and Fukuroda Waterfall in Ibaraki Prefecture. They are especially popular during the fall foliage season when visitors travel to Nikko to admire the golden-orange colors. You can use an elevator there to see everything up close. In winter, the waterfalls even freeze over completely.
This story focuses on hiking in the rain: Senjogahara, Odajirogahara, Yuno-ko Lake and other places. The people I met along the way seemed to be happy to be there.