Travel in Tochigi · 栃木県
Kegon Falls · 華厳滝
Kegon Falls · 華厳滝
See the falling water and rocky cliffs beneath Kegon Falls from the ground-level platform, or take the elevator down for a lower view.
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Visitor information
Admission
Round-trip elevator fare: ¥600 for junior high school students and older; ¥400 for elementary school students; free for preschool children. First come, first served without reservations.
Opening hours
The elevator runs 8 a.m.–5 p.m. March 1–November 30; 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. December 1–the end of February. Last admission is 20 minutes before operation ends.
What to see at Kegon Falls · 華厳滝
See the falls from above and below
The ground-level and lower platforms offer different viewing heights. Take the paid elevator down if you want a lower view of the falling water and rocky cliffs.
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How to get to Kegon Falls · 華厳滝
From JR Nikko or Tobu-Nikko, take a Tobu bus bound for Chuzenji Onsen or Yumoto Onsen. Get off at Chuzenji Onsen and follow Kegon Falls signs east for about five minutes to the elevator entrance.
Visit tips
Check fog and elevator operation
Fog can obscure the falls, and weather can suspend elevator operation. Temporary changes are also possible; check on-site guidance and official operating notices before heading to the lower platform.
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Questions about Kegon Falls · 華厳滝
Do I need the elevator to see Kegon Falls?
No. You can see the falls from the ground-level platform. The paid elevator serves the lower platform; access and visibility depend on that day’s fog and operating conditions.
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