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Mt.Nikko-Shirane 2578m(Mountains Map of Around Yumoto Onsen)

Mt.Nikko-Shirane 2578m(Mountains Map of Around Yumoto Onsen)

Mt.Shirane(白根山), 2578m,is highest mountain in the Kanto region and is one of the best 100 mountains in Japan. Situated on the Gunma/Tochigi prefectural border and just west of Yumoto Spa(湯元温泉). Lake Karikomi(刈込湖) and Lake Kirikomi(切込湖)are dammed lake in mountain. Twin lakes which were formed when lava from an ancient eruption of Mt. Mitsudake(三岳)blocked river.
It take 4-hour hiking from Yumoto Spa to Kotoku Pasture (光徳牧場). (About 8km)

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Round-trip tour of Lake Yunoko

Round-trip tour of Lake Yunoko Round-trip tour of Lake Yunoko

This route is closed in winter.

Distance About 3 km
Elevation gain About 1 m
Amount of time required 1 to 1.5 hours
Restrooms Inside Yumoto Onsen (Lakeside Square)
Yutaki parking lot
Parking lots
(Starting point and ending point)
Yumoto Onsen parking lot
Parking space near Yutaki Falls outfall
Yutaki parking lot

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Senjogahara (Akanuma to Yutaki)

Senjogahara (Akanuma to Yutaki) Senjogahara (Akanuma to Yutaki)

Distance About 5 km
Elevation gain About 100 m
Amount of time required 2.5 to 3 hours
Restrooms Yutaki parking lot
Akanuma parking lot
Parking lots
(Starting point and ending point)
Yutaki parking lot
Akanuma parking lot

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Lake Kirikomi and Lake Karikomi

Lake Kirikomi and Lake Karikomi Lake Kirikomi and Lake Karikomi

Distance About 10 km
Elevation gain About 300 m
Amount of time required 4.5 hours or more
Restrooms Inside Yumoto Onsen (North parking lot)
Kotoku parking lot
Parking lots
(Starting point and ending point)
Yumoto Onsen parking lot
Kotoku parking lot

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Lake Chuzenji southern shore

Lake Chuzenji southern shore Lake Chuzenji southern shore

Distance About 13 km
Elevation gain About 50 m
Amount of time required 4.5 hours or more
Restrooms Utagahama parking lot
Senjugahama parking lot
Parking lots
(Starting point and ending point)
Utagahama parking lot

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