Wednesday, November 14, 2012

D2 Lake Chuzenji

Lake Chuzenji is about 1 hour bus ride from Nikko. Nonetheless it's in much higher elevation, the bus ride was almost like a rollercoaster. The hosts at our accommodation warned us it is about 5-6 Celsius up there.

It was perfect day for outing when we first arrived. Blue sky with clouds hanging over mountain peaks. Most trees have gone barren; past their best viewing state. Only a few patches of colour remain around the lake.




As we were queuing for lunch, the weather started to change. Small freckle like things started to fall out of the sky. It is snow!! Jon's first time seeing snow!!

The wind was so chilly, but the snow and the prospect of delicious food kept our spirit up.

Lunch indeed was great, it was recommended by our hosts and that's why we had to queue for it.
The pork was so juicy and tender, big serving as well.
We rushed down our lunch as there were still 7-8 people waiting outside in the chilly wind and snow.

After lunch the snow kept going, heavy at times. The scenery around the lake changed completely in less than 1 hour. We had to wait under shelter a few times even though we were so excited to see snow.

After seeing Kegon falls, we took the bus back to town.

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