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Kegon Falls

Kegon Falls

華厳ノ滝

Kegon Falls is one of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan. It is in the Chugushi area of Nikko, reached by the same bus as Lake Chuzenji. Visitors can watch and hear the falling water from a dedicated observation deck. It is a popular stop together with Lake Chuzenji, especially in autumn.

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Visitor information

Getting there

From Tobu Nikko Station, take a bus to Chuzenji Onsen Bus Terminal (about 45 minutes), then walk about 5 minutes.

Address: Chugushi, Nikko.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The falls are viewed from a dedicated observation deck.
  • Tobu Nikko Station, the main gateway to Nikko, has a prayer room that can be used all year from 8:20 to 16:00.
  • To use the station prayer room, ask at the Tobu Nikko Station Tourist Center on the first floor. Mornings are busy, so tell them in advance.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • An elevator (small fee) takes you down to the lower observatory at the base of the falls.
  • Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
  • Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Tochigi and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Tochigi

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:30
  2. Sunrise06:07
  3. Dhuhr11:26
  4. Asr14:18
  5. Maghrib16:40
  6. Isha18:08

Times are calculated for Utsunomiya. Times may differ elsewhere in Tochigi.

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Halal food near Kegon Falls

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): japan.travel