Tobu Chuzenjiko Cruise

Make the view of Lake Chuzenji from a pleasure boat a special memory of your trip

Lake Chuzenji is located in the area leading into Okunikko. It has a circumference of 25 km and the water reaches a depth of 163 m. It is said that lava from the eruption of Mount Nantai 20,000 years ago blocked the valley to create the initial form of the lake. Because of the spectacular view in each season, the lakeside area used to be a popular summer retreat for foreigners.

That areas still features the Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park and British Embassy Villa Memorial Park. The pleasure boat of the Tobu Chuzenjiko Cruise sails through the beautiful scenery and near these tourist destinations. In fall, you can see mountains covered in explosions of red, orange, and yellow from the lake. It is truly a picturesque view. The tour takes about 55 minutes in total, but there are tickets available for visitors to get on/off along the course.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	2478 Chugushi, Nikko-city, Tochig, Japani （Fune no Eki Chuzenji）
Telephone Number	81-288-55-0360
Website	https://www.chuzenjiko-cruise.com/index.html
Business Hours	9:00～17:00
Days Closed for Business	December to mid-April ※Please check the official website for details.
Price	Free round trip ticket: 1,680 yen ※Prices current as of August 2024.
DIRECTIONS	・45 minutes by bus (bound for Yumoto Onsen or Kotoku Onsen) from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Station, get off at Fune no Eki Chuzenji, and then a short walk away. ・30 minutes by car from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Station
Map Code	947 269 346*30

Nikko Area

The Nikko area, in the northwestern part of the prefecture, is particularly mountainous. In the midst of the rich nature, including the 2,486-meter-high volcano Mt. Nantai, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls, there are numerous shrines and temples that are registered as UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites. From Kinugawa Onsen to Kawaji Onsen, hot springs can also be found throughout the area. There are a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy as well, such as stand-up paddleboarding in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.