Hangetsuyama Parking Lot 半月山駐車場
Mountain Hangetsuyama (半月山, also pronounced as Hangetsusan) is a mountain at the southeastern corner of Lake Chuzenji.
Hiking trails lead up to the top of the mountain. Near the summit there is an observation deck with great views of the Okunikko region including Lake Chuzenji and Mount Nantai. The Hangetsuyama Observatory is known as one of Nikko's most spectacular spots, with a panoramic view of Hatchodejima. The scenery from the drive route on the way is also spectacular.
For those who want to enjoy hiking, we also recommend the walking path from the Hangetsuyama Daiichi Parking Lot on the way. The altitude of Mt. Hangetsu is 1,753 meters. It takes about 30 minutes on foot from the Hangetsuyama Daiichi Parking Lot to the summit, and about 1 hour from the summit to Tanukikubo on the shores of Lake Chuzenji, so you can fully enjoy the nature of Oku-Nikko even in a short time. It is a popular hiking trail that you can do.
Autumn Foliage at Hangetsuyama Observation Deck From about mid October to early November each year, autumn colors add to the scenery viewed in Hangetsuyama Observation Deck, making this a popular autumn leaf viewing spot.
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General Information Address: Chugushi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-1661 Telephone: Nikko City Nikko Tourism Division TEL 0288-53-3795 Parking: Free parking for 55 ordinary cars and 6 large cars Area: Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji Area
Business Hours Opening Hours: 07: 00-17: 00 General prefectural road Nakamiya Shrine Ashio Line (commonly known as Chuzenjiko Skyline) is closed at night (17: 00-7: 00 the next morning)
Holiday Traffic is closed during the winter season (from noon on Saturday, November 27, 2021 to noon on April 8, 2022).
Ease of Access Train/ Bus From JR Nikko Station / Tobu Nikko Tobu Nikko Station, take the Tobu Bus bound for Yumoto Onsen or Chuzenji Onsen for about 45 minutes, get off at "Chuzenji Onsen", change to the bus bound for Hangetsuyama, and get off at "Hangetsuyama". 30 minutes Bus bound for Hangetsuyama operates seasonally (mid-May to early November)
Car About 45 minutes from Kiyotaki IC on Nikko Utsunomiya Road
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