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The view from the Akechidaira lookout. To the right is Mount Nantai, the sacred deity of Nikkō’s Futarasan Shrine. Kegon Waterfall can be seen flowing out of Lake Chūzenji, in the background at left. (Courtesy Tochigi Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association)
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The view of the waterfall from the lookout at the far end of the parking area.
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The breathtaking sight can be enjoyed from the lookout, free of charge.
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The Kegon Waterfall Elevator building, to the right of the lookout, where visitors can take an elevator down to the foot of the waterfall. The round-trip fare is ¥570 for adults and ¥340 for children.
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The elevators, each holding up to 30 passengers, travel straight down through solid rock.
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The long passageway leading to the observation platform. The spot is cool even in summer.
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The topmost level of the observation platform affords a good view of the waterfall basin and the surrounding cliffs.
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A rainbow spans the waterfall basin. This photo was taken before 9:00 am in late October.
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The smaller waterfalls at the bottom are equally entrancing.
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The falls are a popular destination for school excursions.
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Cliff walls visible from the observation platform are an impressive sight.
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Columnar joints formed eons ago as lava slowly cooled after an eruption.
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The steep-sided Kegon Gorge is a popular spot for foliage viewing.
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The view from Ryūzu Bridge above the falls.
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There is a walking trail along Ryūzu Waterfall. This photo was taken at a lookout midway along the trail.
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Yutaki, photographed from a lookout platform. The waterfall splits into two streams near the bottom.
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A hiking trail connects Senjōgahara with Yutaki. Mount Nantai is visible in the background.
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