Lake Yu

autumn leaves nikko japan 24 October 2012

autumn leaves nikko japan 24 October 2012

It is October 24th and the autumn leaves Nikko Japan are at their peak in some areas and finishing in others. Progress report 2012, click here > Autumn Leaves on Lake Chuzeji near Nantai Mountain, Nikko Japan   The wind was blowing and it was quite cold today. That’s snow-capped Shirane Mountain in the background.(…)

Yayoi Festival #Nikko #Japan 4/13 – 4/17

Yayoi Festival #Nikko #Japan 4/13 – 4/17

On Tuesday, April 17 2012 at 10:30am, the Yayoi Festival is performing closing day ceremonies at Futarasan Shrine in the Unesco World Heritage area. Event Page with saveable clickable map Here is a map to Futarasan Shrine here. http://www.futarasan.jp/ http://www.nikko-jp.org/yayoisai/ and their .pdf flyer they made is here. *Update with photographs from 2012*

Yumoto Onsen 2012 Candle Event #Nikko #Japan

In Oku Nikko, Yumoto is hosting a snow candle making event every weekend  in February. (Fridays and Saturdays) February 3, 4 February 10, 11 February 17, 18 February 24, 25 http://www.nikkoyumoto.com/winter2012/ http://www.nikkoyumoto.com/winter2012/pdf/kandoru.pdf

Lake Yu from hiking trail on Mt. Nantai

Lake Yu from hiking trail on Mt. Nantai

about 2/3 of the way up the hiking trail on Mt. Nantai from Chuzenji Lake is a wonderful view of Lake Yuno and the northern tip of Senjogahara. Lake Yu from hiking train on Nantai Mountain 湯ノ湖 translated literally is Yu No Ko ~ Lake of hot-spring water Lake Yuno? Lake of Yu, Lake Yu?