Japan ~ Nikko National Park - UNESCO ~

...Beautiful waterfalls framed by autumn colors... Nikko is especially worth visiting in the autumn when the leaves change from green to deep reds and oranges.... the popularity of colorful foliage attract thousands of hikers and nature lovers... Ryuzu Waterfall is one of the first spots in Nikko to see autumn colors.... it's at it best early October... Autumn is also my favorite season of the year♥... Thanks a lot Tomoko!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

"Ryuzu Falls, Nikko National Park"
Nikko National Park is a 443.06 square mile park located on Japan's Honshu Island and was established in 1934. Within the park are many historical Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Nikko  is the third largest city by area in Japan. With only a population of about 90,000 people, most of it is in the national park.

The Ryuzu waterfall at Yugawa river pours into Chuzenji Lake, going on for about 210 meters before falling into a plunge basin where it splits into two. The waterfall is named “Ryuzu" (dragon’s head) because the falling water resembles a dragon.

“Shrines and Temples of Nikko” were registered as a UNESCO WHS in  1999. This site recognizes the 103 buildings and structures all over Nikko and their surrounding natural setting.

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Japanese Folktales
(Issued 20-11-1973)

Modern Japanese Art
(Issued 22-02-1980)