Kegon Falls: Day Trip from Tokyo (120 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kegon Falls is a waterfall in Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, about 120 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 華厳滝 |
| Location | Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Matō Station – about 10.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 209 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 293 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Elevation | 1,269 m |
| Height | 97 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.73789, 139.50200 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kegon.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Matō Station, about 10.5 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (華厳滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chūzenji Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Chūzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Chanokidaira – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Mount Nantai – Mountain, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.