Lake Yunoko
湯ノ湖
The deepest high-altitude lake in Okunikko, at about 1,478 meters above sea level. The lakeside trail is about 3 km long, and Yumoto Onsen sits on its shore.
Lake Yunoko formed when lava from Mount Sanpo blocked a river. The lake surface sits at about 1,478 meters, and the shoreline is about 3 km long. Forests along the banks reflect onto the calm water, and autumn foliage is especially beautiful. The lake is also a popular spot for rainbow trout fishing, though a fishing permit is required. The lakeside trail is gentle and takes about 1 hour to complete. It connects Yudaki Falls with Yumoto Onsen town. Admission is free. Take a bus toward Yumoto Onsen from Tobu Nikko Station; the trip takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to the terminus. Winter brings deep snow, and temperatures can fall below -10°C.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Okunikko Yumoto Onsen
- Yudaki Falls
- Odashirogahara Marsh
- Senjogahara Marshland
- Ryuzu Falls
- Lake Chuzenji
- Mount Nantai
- Futarasan Shrine Chugushi