Ryūōkyō

What it is

• A canyon in Nikko National Park formed by volcanic rock erosion.
• The area is divided into three distinct sections based on rock types.
• It is located between the hot spring towns of Kinugawa and Kawaji.
• A walking trail is established throughout the three kilometer landscape.

What to see

• Nijimi Falls and Takegoto Falls are located within the canyon.
• Musasabi Bridge offers a view of the surrounding landscape.
• The Shiroryū section features rhyolite rock and many waterfalls.
• The Seiryū section consists primarily of tuff rock formations.
• The Shiryū section is characterized by andesite rock.

Getting there

• The site is accessible via Ryūōkyō Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.