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Ryuzu Falls
竜頭ノ滝Tochigi · Kanto
Ryuzu Falls carries the Yukawa river down a 210-metre rock slope above Lake Chuzenji, splitting at the base around a boulder into two channels that give the fall its name — the dragon's head. A teahouse with a picture window sits directly at the foot of the split, so the view is available without a walk, and a path climbs the side of the cascade to the upper road. The surrounding maples and azaleas make the basin one of the busiest stops on the Oku-Nikko circuit when they colour in October.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.3· 9,266 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free. The teahouse at the foot of the falls charges for refreshments.
- Nearest station
- Nikko Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~2h 33m by car
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