Kirifuri Falls

In Japanese: 霧降の滝

One of Nikko's three great waterfalls: two tiers (25 m and 26 m) with a total drop of 75 m. Its spray gave it the name "mist-falling falls", and Hokusai painted it.

Nearby

Nikko Futarasan Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
Nikko Toshogu Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
Rinnoji Temple and Taiyuin Mausoleum ≈ 15 min by car
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park ≈ 20 min by car
Kanmangafuchi Abyss ≈ 20 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there: About 15 min by bus (for Kirifuri Kogen; in winter for Kirifuri-no-Taki) from JR Nikko or Tobu-Nikko Sta. to Kirifuri-no-Taki, then 10 min walk
Few buses — check times or join a tour
Good to know: Only about 5 buses a day on the summer timetable
Time needed: 40 min

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Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info