Nikko｜A must-visit Kegon Falls in Oku-Nikko: Unexpectedly, there is a strange sight of insufficient water

We queued up to take the elevator to the 100-meter-deep observation deck, hoping to see the spectacular three famous waterfalls of Japan up close. Unfortunately, due to the late arrival of the plum rains, the water volume was insufficient, so what fell from the 97-meter waterfall was not a majestic waterfall, but a beautiful trickle of water. This rare experience was later reported in Japanese news. This is the fun part of traveling. Leave some regrets and come back next time. The pier at Lake Chuzenji upstream was also unusable due to insufficient water level. Visitors enjoyed the lake view and took photos in front of the G7 Nikko Memorial Sign, leaving a mark of their visit. But in fact, a hundred years ago, Kegon Falls was a well-known place of death. More than a hundred people died there within four years. Although most of them were rescued, this period of history also left a mark on the elite education of the Meiji period. It is worth mentioning that the grilled fish and curry rice in the Kegon Falls rest area are unexpectedly delicious, especially the curry rice, which has the simple taste of the fried curry powder that my grandma used to make when I was a child. 📍Address: 〒321-1661 2479-2, Nakagami-ji Temple, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture #JanuaryGoodPlaces2025