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Waterfall illumination in eastern Japan

Kegon Falls is lit up in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on Nov. 11, 2023.

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Waterfall illumination in eastern Japan

Kegon Falls is lit up in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on Nov. 11, 2023.

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OHJIRIGAWA RIVER

The flow of Ojiri River into Lake Chuzenji and the Ojiri bridge built at the mouth of the river. Ojiri bridge is a plank-floored bridge without handrails,and so it is a remnant early days. This bridge was not lost in the flood in 1902. This bridge stretches from the south bank of Lake Chuzenji to Chuzenji. Ojiri River flows into Kegon Falls. This photo was probably taken at the same time as no. 9-20, but is not identical.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number10‐5‐0]

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The Kegon Falls

Kegon Falls, seen looking up from the basin of the falls, are 97m high and the symbolic entrance to Oku-Nikko. The water from the basin flows into the Daiya River down to Kegon Gorge, then crosses west to east from Nikko City to Imaichi City and merges with Kinugawa River.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number98‐33‐0]

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The Kegon Falls

Kegon Falls is one of the three major waterfalls of Japan, along with Nachi Falls (Wakayama Prefecture) and Fukuroda Falls (Ibaragi Prefecture). It is roughly 97m high. Local resident Hoshino Gorobei built the road along the basin of the falls in 1900 and opened a teahouse. The elevator currently in service started operation in in 1930. Fujimura Misao committed suicide here in 1903.==Date:about 1877, Place:Nikko, Photo:F. Beato/R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐76‐0]

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Urami Falls,Nikko

Located on Arasawa River, a tributary of Daiya River, Urami Falls is one of the three famous waterfalls of Nikko along with Kegon Falls and Kirifuri Falls. The road leading to the back of the falls, where Fudomyo'o is enshrined, was destroyed by the flood of 1902. The poet Matsuo Basho, who visited the area in 1689, composed the following haiku: Early summer, resting under the falls, a little while.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number94‐12‐0]

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The Kirifuri Falls,Nikko

Kirifuri Falls, Kegon Falls, and Urami Falls are the three famous waterfalls at Nikko. A unflaggingly popular tourist attraction, Kirifuri Falls is 75 metres high including its upper and the lower stages and is surrounded by the rich natural beauty of the valley. The observation deck offers a breathtaking view year-round, from the new green of spring to the bright colours of autumn.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number93‐20‐0]

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Lake Chuzenji

Ojiri River flows from Lake Chuzenji. Ojiri Bridge is visible in the centre. The lake is behind the bridge. The river flows in the foreground, reaches Kegon Falls, and turns into Daiya River. Chugushi is located to the right of the bridge and Utagahama beach to the left.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number88‐25‐0]

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The Kirifuri Falls,Nikko

Kirifuri Falls, Kegon Falls, and Urami Falls are the three famous waterfalls at Nikko. A unflaggingly popular tourist attraction, Kirifuri Falls is 75 metres high including its upper and the lower stages and is surrounded by the rich natural beauty of the valley. The observation deck offers a breathtaking view year-round, from the new green of spring to the bright colours of autumn.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number88‐22‐0]

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Urami Falls,Nikko

Located on Arasawa River, a tributary of Daiya River, Urami Falls is one of the three famous waterfalls of Nikko along with Kegon Falls and Kirifuri Falls. The poet Matsuo Basho, who visited the area in 1689, composed the following haiku: Early summer, resting under the falls, a little while. The road leading to the back of the falls, where Fudomyo'o is enshrined, was destroyed by the flood of 1902 as shown by this photograph.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number88‐12‐0]

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The Kegon Falls

Kegon Falls is one of the three major waterfalls of Japan, along with Nachi Falls (Wakayama Prefecture) and Fukuroda Falls (Ibaragi Prefecture). It is roughly 97m high. Local resident Hoshino Gorobei built the road along the basin of the falls in 1900 and opened a teahouse. The elevator currently in service started operation in in 1930.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number87‐24‐0]

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Lake Chuzenji

Ojiri River flows from Chuzenji Lake. Ojiri Bridge is visible in the far centre. Beyond that is Lake Chuzenji. The river, originating from the lake and flowing in the foreground, reaches Kegon Falls and then becomes Daiya River.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number85‐3‐0]

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The Kegon Falls

Kegon Falls is one of the three major waterfalls of Japan, along with Nachi Falls (Wakayama Prefecture) and Fukuroda Falls (Ibaragi Prefecture). It is roughly 97m high. Local resident Hoshino Gorobei built the road along the basin of the falls in 1900 and opened a teahouse. The elevator currently in service started operation in in 1930.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐45‐0]

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Urami Falls,Nikko

Located on Arasawa River, a tributary of Daiya River, Urami Falls is one of the three famous waterfalls of Nikko along with Kegon Falls and Kirifuri Falls. The road leading to the back of the falls, where Fudomyo'o is enshrined, was destroyed by the flood of 1902. The poet Matsuo Basho, who visited the area in 1689, composed the following haiku: Early summer, resting under the falls, a little while.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐23‐2]

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The Kegon Falls

The water from Chuzenji Lake flows into Kegon Falls via the Ojiri River. Ground water sprouts from the lower part of the cliff. These falls are the source of Daiya River of Nikko.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number25‐77‐0]

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The Otani River

The waters of Chuzenji Lake drop over Kegon Falls and form Daiya River. To the centre beyond the rough flow of the Daiya River is Mt. Nantai.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number25‐62‐0]

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Lake Chuzenji

The Ojiri Bridge at the mouth of Ojiri River at Chuzenji Lake. This bridge leads to Chuzenji from the south shore of Chuzenji Lake. The flow of Ojiri River ends in Kegon Falls. The bridge fence and girders are simple. This was taken before a full-scale construction.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number25‐63‐0]

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Ishiyamadera Temple

The Ishiyama temple in Otsu city. The founder is Todaiji Ryoben. It used to be a training place of the Kegon Sect and a subtemple of Todaiji, but later it changed to the Shingon Sect. It is the 13th fudasho (a temple where amulets are distributed to pilgrims) of the 33 pilgrimages of western Japan. Also the autumn moon of Ishiyama is one of the 8 scenic spots of Omi. The Mikagedo, seen from the grounds, is shaped in a square and the roof is in thatched a single layer of cypress bark. To the right are exposed clumps of quartzite, which was worshipped as an ancient spiritual stone. To the right and left are stone towers.==Date:unknown, Place:Shiga, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number18‐2‐0]

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The Kegon Falls

The water from Chuzenji Lake flows along the Ojiri River to the Kegon Falls over a steep cliff. Ground water spurts from the lower part of the cliff. This water fall is the source of Nikko Daiya River.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐19‐0]

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OHJIRIGAWA RIVER

A view of Oshiri Bridge over Oshiri River and the mouth of the river in Chuzenji Lake. Oshiri Bridge is a board bridge without handrails and so is a remnant of the early days. It was not lost in the flood of 1902. This bridge connects the south bank of Chuzenji Lake and Chuzenji. The flow of Oshiri River runs into Kegon Falls. This photo was probably taken at the same time as the photo numbered 10-5, although it is not the same.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number9‐20‐0]

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The Kegon Falls

The water of Chuzenji Lake falls from Ojiri River in the sheer cliff of are Kegon Falls. Ground water pours out from the foot of the cliff. The falls are the source of Daiya River in Nikko.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number2‐42‐0]

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Daibutsu-den (the Great Buddha Hall),Todaiji Temple

The great hall of worship at Todaiji Temple was built for the Great Buddha under orders of the Emperor Shomu(701-756). It is a place for national Buddhist memorial services as well as a school for the Kegon Sect.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number2‐22‐0]

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Kegon Falls lit up in Nikko, Japan

Kegon Falls is lit up in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2020.

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Kegon Falls lit up in Nikko, Japan

Kegon Falls is lit up in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2020.