Kegon Falls - Nikko, Japan
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silverquill
N 36° 44.300 E 139° 30.208
54S E 366385 N 4066889
Kegon Falls in Nikko National Park is one of the three tallest water falls in Japan with a height of 97 meters. Its dramatic setting and accessibility also make it one of Japan's most popular falls to visit.
Waymark Code: WMBE3Y
Location: Tochigi, Japan
Date Posted: 05/10/2011
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Kegon Waterfall
Nikko, Japan
Kegon Falls is the sole outlet for
Lake Chuzenji, Japans's highest altitude lake at nearly 4,400 feet above sea level. This dramatic 318 foot plunge ranks it as one of Japan's three tallest waterfalls.
Although there may be as many as 48 waterfalls in the Nikko area, including 18 around this waterfall, Kegon Falls is by far the most famous and spectacular, in the inner area of Nikko National Park.
There are viewing platforms and and elevator constructed n 1930 that transports visitors near to the base for a different perspective. Kegon falls is especially popular in the autumn when the colored leaves form a striking backdrop.
Kegon falls also has gained a reputation for many suicides, especially among young people disappointed in love.
It has been featured on several Japanese postage stamps.
NOTE: Coordinates are for the viewing area.