MAP around Nikko
Detailed travel guide for Kegon Waterfall
It is the world famous waterfall of Japan. There are 12 brunch waterfalls from the middle point of the fall. Combining those small falls, Kegon notaki become the great view. Not just three great waterfalls in Japan, it is also one of the great nature monument of Japan. It was found by one of Buddhist monk, and he named the fall with one of the Buddhism scripture "Kegonkyo."
Travel guide around the area: Nikko
Nikko (日光)
Access
-by train
0. at Asakusa Station
1. use Tobu Line to Nikko (2 hrs.)
-by car
0. use Tohoku expressway from Kawaguchi to Utsunomiya
1. change to Nikko express way to Nikko
Nikko (日光) is a city located in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It is a popular destination for Japanese and international tourists, housing the mausoleum of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (Nikko Toshogu) and that of his grandson Iemitsu (Iemitsu-byo Taiyu-in), as well as the Futarasan Shrine, which dates to the year 767. There are also many famous hot springs (onsen) in the area. Nikko is located at very high level from the sea level. The mountains west of the main city are part of Nikko National Park and contain some of the country's most spectacular waterfalls and scenic trails.
There is Kegon Waterfall (華厳の滝, kegonnotaki) which is the most famous Japanese waterfall. Besides, there are many waterfalls in Nikko.
Kegon Waterfall![]()
Kirifuri Waterfall![]()
Urami Waterfall![]()