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Ryumon Falls, Natural waterfall in Nasukarasuyama, Japan

Ryumon Falls features two tiers spanning 40 meters in width and dropping 20 meters along the Egawa River in Tochigi Prefecture.

A Chinese Buddhist monk, Lanxi Daolong, discovered and named this waterfall during the Kamakura Period between 1185 and 1333, connecting it to a similar formation in China.

The name Ryumon translates to Dragon Gate Falls, reflecting Japanese mythology and the connection between dragons and water elements in Asian traditions.

Visitors can access the falls through a pedestrian bridge and follow a loop trail from the visitor center, with parking facilities available nearby.

During summer months, people participate in taki-suberi, sliding down the waterfall surface using plastic boards available for rent at the entrance shop.

GPS coordinates: 36.64564,140.13978

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:05

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