Lake Chuzenji Cruise Chuzenji Boat Passenger Terminal — Local services in Nikko

The Lake Chuzenji cruise is an excellent use of the Nikko Pass, offering unlimited rides around the entire lake. The route goes counterclockwise with one stop near Chuzenji Temple and the embassy memorial parks, taking about an hour total. Since most of the commentary and scenic points are oriented toward the right side of the boat, grab a right-side seat quickly for the best views.

At roughly one hour, it’s a relaxing way to see the lake from a different perspective and definitely worth doing if you have the Nikko Pass. The cruise provides nice scenic variety to complement the temple and shrine visits, making it a well-rounded addition to your...

The boat station at Lake Chuzenji offers scenic cruises that showcase the beauty of the lake’s shores. Along the journey, you’ll experience the tranquility of nature, gentle breezes, sunlight, and even encounters with local wildlife.

The boat makes a stop on the opposite side of the lake, where you can choose to disembark and explore or remain onboard for the return trip to the starting point.

For those with the Nikko Pass (4 days), the cruise is free, but you’ll need to exchange your pass for a ticket at the ticket...

The cruise is wonderful, especially in the fall, taking about 1 hour to go around the lake. The price is included in the Nikko Pass. However, they do not tell you that the cruise is regularly closed for maintenance. We found out the hard way. Here are the closing dates for 2025. I wish they would put this information on their website or in the information provided upon purchase of the Nikko Pass so visitors can plan...