About Kegon Falls

Kegon no Taki (Kegon Falls) is one of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan and is located in Nikko National Park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The falls, which cascade down a precipitous cliff approximately 97 meters high, attract many tourists because of their overwhelming power and beauty. Kegon-no-Taki Falls is especially remarkable for its scenery that harmonizes with nature in each of the four seasons, allowing visitors to enjoy a different look depending on the time of year they visit.

The greatest attraction of Kegon-no-taki Falls is the spectacular scenery due to its magnificent volume and height of water. The sound of water splashing down into the basin of the falls echoes through the air, and when you stand in front of the falls, you will be overwhelmed by the power and scale of the falls. The volume of water increases during the spring thaw and the rainy season, making it even more powerful. In summer, it is a popular summer resort surrounded by lush greenery and cool breezes. Autumn is the perfect season for photographers and nature lovers, as the autumn colors around the falls create a beautiful contrast with the red and yellow leaves and the white streams of the waterfalls.

In winter, the entire waterfall freezes over, creating a fantastic sight of “frozen Kegon-no-taki Falls” with shining icicles. In particular, many tourists come to see the icy waterfall during the severe winter season, and the charm of Kegon-no-taki Falls is that visitors can enjoy different views throughout the year.

Tourists can use an elevator to access the observation platform of the waterfall, which provides a close-up view of the falls from a location close to the waterfall basin. The view of the falls from the observation platform is different and more powerful than looking down from above, and visitors can feel the force of the water in the basin and the spray coming up from the falls. There are also several observation spots from which you can view Kegon Falls from the front, making it possible to appreciate its beauty from various angles.

There are many other Nikko tourist attractions in the vicinity, and travel plans that combine visits to Lake Chuzenji and Nikko Toshogu Shrine are particularly popular. In the Nikko area, which combines nature, history, and culture, Kegon Falls is an essential spot that symbolizes the beauty of nature.

In general, Kegon-no-taki Falls is an attractive sightseeing spot for its grand scale and seasonal beauty, and a place that reminds visitors of the power of nature and the beauty in silence. It is a must-see spot for those seeking a place to get in touch with nature and heal their souls.