The Kegon Falls, Japan – The mesmerizing falls of Japan

Lets add one more to our category of amazing waterfalls, The Kegon Falls of Nikko National Park, Japan.  The Kegon Falls is a spectacular waterfall which is located at Lake Chūzenji in the Nikkō National Park near Nikko city, Tochigi Prefecture of Japan. These beautiful water falls were formed when lava flows rerouted the Daiya River.  This is a collection of water falls with the major one being the Kegon falls.
Another twelve smaller waterfalls are situated just behind and at the sides of the Kegon Falls which beautifully leak through the various cracks formed between the mountains and the lava flows. These waterfalls are amongst Japan’s most beautiful and most visited waterfalls. One of the most significant points from tourist’s view is the Observation Deck. The falls can be seen from  this observation platform which is free of cost and is easily reachable by foot. Also available is a paid platform situated at the base of the falls.

Wow!!! Kegon Falls during spring

Entry to the Nikko National Park

Kegon falls, Japan

Another great view of the Kegon Falls, Japan

Fantastic view of the falls

Kegon Falls during winter months

Tourists viewing the falls from the Observation deck.

Nikko National Park and Kegon Waterfalls

Highlights of The Kegon Falls
•    Kegan  falls are almost 100 meter tall
•    It is the most celebrated waterfalls of Nikko.
•    Ranked amongst the three most beautiful waterfalls in Japans
•    Featured are two viewing platforms
•    The paid platform is accessible by a 100 meter elevator
•    The free plat for is accessible by foot
•    The falls as well as Lake Chuzenji can also be enjoied from the Akechidaira Observatory
•    The observatory is acesiable by a ropeway starting at Akechidaira Observatory

Things to consider
•    Elevator to the paid observation deck
•    Working hours Hours:     8:00 to 17:00
•    Closed at:    No closing days
•    Admission fee:    530 yen

Accommodation options near Kegon Falls
•    Nikko Lakeside Hotel
•    Nikkonorikyu Fuga
•    Hotel Asian Garden
•    Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel
•    Hotel Lake Garden
•    Hotel Shikisai
•    Nikko Prince Hotel
•    C’est bon
•    Hotel Garden Nikko

Place to visit near Kegon Falls
•    Mount Nanti
•    Lake Chuzenji
•    Ryuzu Falls

How to reach
The Kegon waterfall is just a short walk from the Chuzenjiko Onsen bus terminal
By Bus: A bus ride from the Tobu Nikko Station to Chuzenjiko Onsen is just about 50 minutes