Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
How do I get there from Nikko Station?
Take a Tobu bus from Nikko Station on the JR Nikko Line or Tobu Nikko Line, get off at the Chuzenji Onsen stop and walk about 5 minutes. The bus takes about 40 minutes as it climbs the Irohazaka road. Drivers also use the Second Irohazaka.
Pets (1)
Can I bring a pet?
Pets may not be taken in the lift. They may be taken to the free viewing platform above the falls, but please be considerate of other visitors.
Nearby sightseeing (1)
Are Lake Chuzenji and other sights nearby?
Lake Chuzenji and Chuzenji temple (Tachiki Kannon) are within walking distance. Taking the Tobu bus down the Irohazaka road brings you to the World Heritage area with Nikko Toshogu, Rinnoji and Futarasan Shrine. Combining a visit with Yudaki and Ryuzu Falls in Oku-Nikko is also popular.
Time needed (1)
How long should I allow?
Allow about 30-45 minutes to take the lift down to the viewing platform, see the falls and come back. Combined with Lake Chuzenji and Chuzenji temple (Tachiki Kannon) nearby, you can spend about half a day.
Prices (1)
How much does the lift cost?
The lift is charged as a return fare: 570 yen for adults, 340 yen for elementary school students and free for pre-school children. No booking is needed; entry is first come, first served. Please do not bring pets.
Crowds (1)
When is it busiest?
Spring (Golden Week), summer (Obon) and autumn (the foliage season from mid-October to early November) are especially busy. Traffic on the Irohazaka road also builds up in the autumn colours, so we recommend an early visit or public transport.
Highlights / Seasons (1)
Does the view change with the season?
Yes, each season looks different. In the fresh greenery of May the flow is strong and dramatic; in June house martins dart about; from mid-October the autumn colours contrast with the falls; and in January and February the thin side streams known as the Twelve Falls freeze into a magical blue ice.
観覧方法 (1)
Can I see the falls without using the lift?
Yes. There is a free viewing platform at the top of the falls where you can look down on them without using the lift. The view from the platform near the plunge pool, reached by lift, is quite different in impact, so we recommend the lift if you want to feel the spray.
Rainy days (1)
Can I enjoy it in the rain?
In wet weather the flow increases and the falls can be even more dramatic. Please do not take food or drink into the lift. The viewing platform is outdoors, so bring a raincoat or umbrella.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
There are several paid car parks around Lake Chuzenji. They often fill up in peak periods, so we recommend the Tobu bus.
Other (6)
What is the address?
2479-2 Chugushi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
How much is admission?
Lift, return: adults 570 yen, elementary school students 340 yen, pre-school children free. The free viewing platform above the falls costs nothing.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
What are the opening hours?
They vary by season. Please check the official website (kegon.jp).
How do I get there?
About 40 minutes by Tobu bus from Nikko Station on the JR Nikko Line or Tobu Nikko Line, alighting at the Chuzenji Onsen stop, then about 5 minutes on foot, via the Irohazaka road.
When is it closed?
Essentially open all year round (operations may pause depending on water levels and other conditions).