The ice jellyfish seen at Lake Chuzenji during the cold winter are natural art created when wave spray clings to rocks and trees, freezing layer upon layer. As droplets blown up from the lake’s surface freeze, they create rounded clusters of ice that look like countless jellyfish drifting along the shore. The shapes are sculpted by the intense cold and feel both powerful and mysterious, letting visitors enjoy a dreamlike winter scene unique to Nikko. The moment when the clear air and morning light illuminate the ice is especially beautiful.

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