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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ryuokyo Gorge is a scenic valley located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Created over many years by erosion from a tributary of the Kinugawa River, the deep valley features unusual rock formations and rapids. Its unique scenery changes with the seasons, particularly with the vibrant greenery of new leaves and the colorful autumn leaves...

Kegon Falls (Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kegon Falls is a massive waterfall with a drop of approximately 97 meters located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is one of Japan's most famous waterfalls. Its cascading waters, flowing down the Daiya River, the outlet of Lake Chuzenji, show different expressions with each season...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kinugawa Onsen (Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture) is a hot spring town stretching along the Kinugawa River valley. Developed as a therapeutic hot spring resort from the Meiji to Taisho periods, it later developed into a tourist destination. The inns and hotels lining the riverside offer views of the valley, and the open-air baths and large communal baths offer a variety of seasonal experiences...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nikko Cedar Avenue is a cedar-lined avenue that runs through Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is said to have originated in the Edo period when trees were planted along the road to Nikko Toshogu Shrine and other destinations. The avenue is lined with large trees, some hundreds of years old, stretching for approximately 30-37 km and containing over 10,000 trees.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Chuzenji is a highland lake in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, located at an altitude of approximately 1,269 meters. It is a caldera lake that was formed approximately 20,000 years ago when volcanic activity from Mount Nantai dammed up a valley. Its surface area is approximately 11.6 km², and its maximum...