Lake Nakzenji, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Nikko is located in Tochigi Prefecture, which is famous for its mountain scenery, north of Tokyo. The most famous attraction in Nikko is the magnificent Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. Not only that, there is also a breathtaking natural landscape, which is unfortunately often overlooked by visitors from afar.

The Nikko area in the northwest is a mountainous part of the county. Lake Chuzenji, located west of Nikko City, is the highest natural lake in Japan at 1,269 meters. For visitors looking to get away from Japan's humid summers, the area is full of charm with its high elevation and stunning scenery. In autumn, the foliage here is surprisingly beautiful, so it is also very popular. It is led by the Mount Mantani volcano at an altitude of 2,486m, and coexists with the Shinto temple listed as a UNESCO cultural heritage in the rich natural environment such as Chuzenji Lake and Hwa Am Waterfall.

Located at the entrance of Aonikko, Zhongzenji Lake, with a total shoreline of about 25 kilometers and a maximum depth of 163 meters, is a barrier lake formed by the lava eruption of Nantaishan volcano more than 20,000 years ago. Due to its stable climate, it was a summer resort for many foreigners from the Meiji period until the early Showa period. At the foot of Mount Nanti, the lake of Chuzenji has different natural scenery depending on the four seasons, especially the rhododendron in early summer and maple red in autumn.

In addition, you can also take a boat tour to Chuzenji Lake, especially during the red leaf season, there will be a red leaf tour route, so that you can enjoy the distinct autumn maple scenery. The lake also has Nikko II Arayama Shrine in the palace temple, Nikko Mountain Zhong Zen Temple (Tachikanyin), Zhong Zen Temple hot springs and other attractions, all year round to attract a large number of tourists to visit.

Chuzen Temple is dedicated to Tachiki Kwanin, a symbol of compassion. Standing wood Guanyin is a six-foot-tall wooden sculpture, the original creator created directly on the tree, where the wood sculpture is located below the root. Climb to the second floor to admire the magnificent ceiling prints, featuring a white tiger and many sunlit wildflowers. The terrace also offers a great view of Temple Lake.

If you get off at Senpei Station, this is also the Yamashita station of the Senpei Cable car. Every year since mid-October, there are a large number of tourists to visit the maple, very lively. This period is also often haunted by cunning macaques, which will rob tourists of their food when they are not looking. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, you are greeted by a pastoral scene like oil painting. Surrounded by mountains, the bright blue Chuzenji Lake, the snow-white Huayan Waterfall falls down, dotted with red, yellow and green leaves.

Wakayama | Hongye Libertina Garden

Wakayama Castle was built by the second generation Lord of the "Kiju Tokugawa Family", "Tokugawa Reisen". The city is the most famous "Tenshou Pavilion", this season climb Tenshou Pavilion, you can overlook the entire Wakayama city of red leaf beauty.

Tianshou Pavilion next to the "Red leaf Garden", from the name can be seen here is a red leaf resort. It covers an area of more than 8000 square meters, the garden pond in the center of the "royal boat stone" and "kite fish pavilion", visitors can stand in the pavilion to watch the fish swim in the pond reflecting the red leaves, red carp and even pieces of red leaves let people "silly silly distinguish not clear".

There is also a tea room next to the garden called Red Songan, where the matcha with teazy set is 470 yen. Cool autumn, come to Wakayama city step on the red leaves to feel the gentle autumn wind

Wakayama City Red Leaf Firefly Garden

Red period
Late November to early December
Business hours
9:00 ~ 17:00
address
Yodin3, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
traffic
Take the Nankai train to Wakayama City Station and walk for about 15 minutes.