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Akechidaira Observatory
明智平展望台

  • Mountain View

It is in the middle of the way from Nikko downtown to Lake Chuzenji , on which Mount Nantai, Lake Chuzenji ,

Kegon Waterfall can be seen.

Get there from the parking lot by cable car.

Yet, the scenery changes depending on the weather, so fine days are recommended to climb.

Access and Getting Around

By bus

45 minutes from Nikko Station to Ropeway Station with 2 bus services per hour.

You have to walk for 2.5km from Chuzenji Onsen because of no bus services.

明智平2 P1020499

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