Ryūzu Falls
| Ryūzu Waterfall | |
|---|---|
| 竜頭の滝 | |
| Location | Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan |
| Coordinates | 36°45′31.76″N 139°27′4.53″E / 36.7588222°N 139.4512583°E |
| Total height | 60m |
| Average width | 10m |
| Watercourse | Yugawa River |
Ryūzu Falls (龍頭滝, -taki, lit. "Dragon's Head Waterfall"[1]) is a waterfall located upstream from the Yugawa River which makes its way into Lake Yunoko and Lake Chūzenji. It is located near Nikkō in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan[2].
Ryūzu can be translated as 'Dragon's Head', and is so named because its twin falls are said to resemble a dragon's head[3].
References
- ^ "Ryuzu Waterfall". www.japan-guide.com. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "Ryuzu Falls | Nikko Official Guide | Visit Nikko | Nikko Travel". www.visitnikko.jp. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "Ryuzu Falls". Visit Tochigi. Retrieved 2026-03-07.