After a 30-minute walk from Saino-ko Lake in a steady drizzle, we heard a lapping sound emanating from an unseen shore. A few minutes later, we were standing on a 2km long stretch of sand and wetlands that border the west side of Chuzen-ji Lake. No cars are permitted here, so it is quiet and clean. Access to Senju-ga-hama is basically limited to Eco-friendly buses, ferryboats, and by foot. Wavering clouds and mist hid parts of the mountains towering high above the lake.
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Nikko's Senju-ga-hama Beach
Freshness after a rain
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![The shoreline stretches over 2km](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10147/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10147.jpg)
The shoreline stretches over 2km
![Kurinso, a type of primrose, is one of the lovely late spring flowers to be found here.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10151/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10151.jpg)
Kurinso, a type of primrose, is one of the lovely late spring flowers to be found here.
![Some of the trees in the area are enormous and old.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10150/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10150.jpg)
Some of the trees in the area are enormous and old.
![It rains everyday in spring, so everything is wet and fresh.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10148/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10148.jpg)
It rains everyday in spring, so everything is wet and fresh.
![The clouds and mist dancing in and around the mountains.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10152/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10152.jpg)
The clouds and mist dancing in and around the mountains.
![All kinds of plants and trees have found a home in these wetlands.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10146/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10146.jpg)
All kinds of plants and trees have found a home in these wetlands.
![The nearby mountains and woods are lush and green.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10144/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10144.jpg)
The nearby mountains and woods are lush and green.
![The ferryboat arriving at the beach.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10142/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10142.jpg)
The ferryboat arriving at the beach.
![A lot of driftwood collects along the shore.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10143/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10143.jpg)
A lot of driftwood collects along the shore.
![Where there is wetlands, there is moss.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1757-10153/1000/tochigi-senju-ga-hama-beach-in-nikko-10153.jpg)
Where there is wetlands, there is moss.
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Justin Velgus
9 years ago
A very peaceful setting away from the crowds. I like it!
Wouter Thielen
12 years ago
Beautiful photos! I am starting to imagine what it smells like over there!
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