Ryuzu Yaedaki Waterfalls, Natural waterfall in Nikko National Park, Japan
Ryuzu Yaedaki Waterfalls is a twin cascade in Nikko National Park where water drops over multiple rocky levels before merging into the Yukawa River below. The falls create a series of smaller descents as they travel down the steep terrain.
The falls received their name centuries ago from their resemblance to a dragon's head, a significant symbol in Japanese tradition. They were eventually established as a key natural attraction within Nikko National Park.
Local artists and poets frequently draw inspiration from the falls, incorporating its natural elements into traditional Japanese artistic expressions.
Visitors can reach the falls by bus from JR Nikko Station in about one hour, arriving at Yumoto Onsen where a marked walking trail leads to the site. Buses operate regularly throughout the day for convenient scheduling.
In early October, the maple trees surrounding the falls turn brilliant red and yellow, making this one of the first autumn viewing spots in the region. Many visitors plan their trips specifically around this color change to experience both the foliage and the cascades together.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
