CHUZENJI LAKE ~ JAPAN ~ (8 PHOTOGRAPHS) ~ C

Description: Scarce early packet of eight (8) original black & white vintage photographs of Chuzenji Lake, Japan. Colorful packet folder lists a description of all eight views in Japanese and English. On the right folding page is an interesting hand stamp “NIKKO KEGONFALL” where these photographs were purchased. Kegon Falls is located at Lake Chūzenji (source of the Oshiri River) in Nikkō National Park near the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The falls were formed when the Daiya River was rerouted by lava flows. About twelve smaller waterfalls are situated behind and to the sides of Kegon Falls, leaking through the many cracks between the mountain and the lava flows. At 97 m high, it is one of Japan's three highest waterfalls. Lake Chūzenji is a scenic lake in Nikkō National Park in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was created 20,000 years ago when Mount Nantai (2484 m) erupted and blocked the river The lake has a surface area of 11.62 km² and a circumference of 25 km. Its elevation at the surface is 1,269 m (4,124 ft), and the water reaches a depth of 163 m (508 ft). The Yukawa is the principal source of water. It drains through the Kegon Falls. Chuzenji Lake was discovered in 782 by a priest named Shōdō when his group succeeded in climbing Mt. Nantai. Considered sacred, the mountain was closed to women, horses, and cows until 1872. In the middle of the Meiji period and early Showa period, many European embassies built vacation houses around the lake. The former Italian villa has been renewed and is now open to visitors. Other sites around the lake include Futara Shrine built in 790, Chuzenji Temple, and Kegon Falls. There is something to do or see all year round here. In spring, cherry blossoms are blooming. In summer, people can escape the heat and enjoy bird watching and hiking. In fall of course, there are the famous beautiful autumn leaves and in winter there is the Snow and Ice Festival, plus winter sports like skiing and skating. All photograph measure 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches and are in excellent condition with no bends, tears, or creases and are very sharp and have strong tones with good contrast and clarity. All photographs have a small number on front which matches a description inside the packet. Please email with any questions and please "VIEW SELLERS OTHER ITEMS". Thanks. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 25 USD

Location: Greenbrae, California

End Time: 2023-10-14T20:33:37.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.45 USD