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independent travellers. The lift drops 100m through the rock to the base of the falls,
from where you can see over a tonne of water per second cascading from the Ojiri
River, which flows from the Chūzenji-ko lake.
Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
ΠλϦΞେ࢖ؗผ૳ه೦ެԂຊఛ , Itaria Taishikan Bessō Kinen Kōen Hontei • 2482 Chigushi • Daily: April-June & Sept-Nov
9am-4pm; July & Aug 9am-5pm • Free • T 0288 55 0388
Head 3km south along the lakeshore from Chūzenji, past several of the compounds
still reserved for diplomatic retreats, and on the southeastern fringe of the lake you'll
find the Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park . The handsome lakeside villa here, designed
by Antonin Raymond and built in 1928, was used by the Italian ambassador up until
1997. Standing here, it's easy to imagine the languid atmosphere of summer house
parties and yacht races.
Futarasan-jinja
ೋߥࢁਆࣾ • Off Nihon Romantic Highway • 24hr • Free; Mount Nantai ¥500
Walking west along the shore from Chūzenji for around 1km brings you to the
Futarasan-jinja . This colourful shrine, which once bore the name Chūzenji, has a pretty
view of the lake, but is nothing extraordinary. There's another Futarasan-jinja on the
actual summit of Mount Nantai; to reach it you'll have to pay to climb the volcano,
which is owned by the shrine. The hike up takes around four hours and should only be
attempted in good weather.
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Ryūzu Falls
ཽ಄ͷୌ , Ryūzu no Taki • Daily 24hr • Free • T 0288 55 0388
Heading 6km west around Chūzenji-ko from Futarasan-jinja, on a gorgeous lakeside
path, you'll eventually spot the spectacular, 60m-high Ryūzu Falls , which boast clear
views of the lake. At the base of the falls are several gift shops and noodle bars, one of
which has a superb location overlooking the water as it gushes into the lake. Note that
there's also a great hiking route from here to Yumoto (see below).
Yumoto
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Many buses from Nikkō continue northwest of Chūzenji to terminate 45 minutes later
at the onsen village of YUMOTO , which nestles cosily at the base of the mountains on
the northern shore of lake Yuno-ko . A lovely way to take in the scenery is to rent a
rowing boat at the lakeside Yumoto Rest House (¥1000 for 50min; May-Oct only).
Alternatively, you could walk around the lake in about an hour.
Onsen-ji
Թઘࣉ • April-Nov daily 10am-2pm • ¥500
Five minutes' walk from the bus terminal at the back of the village is Onsen-ji , a small
temple notable for its onsen bath, which you can use. Nearby is Yu-no-daira , a field
where bubbling water breaks through the ground - this is the source of the sulphur
smell that hangs so pungently in the air. There's a free footbath, great for soaking weary
feet, near the Yumoto Hillside Inn (see p.213).
Senjōgahara marshland plateau
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If you're feeling energetic, it's worth embarking on the easy and enjoyable 10km
hike from Yumoto across the Senjōgahara marshland plateau , past two spectacular
waterfalls and back to Chūzenji-ko. First, follow the west bank of Yuno-ko around
to the steps down to the picturesque Yudaki Falls ( ౬ୌ ), where you can stop off
at the lodge serving delicious grilled fish and rice cakes ( mochi ) dipped in sweet
 
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