Kegon Falls

waterfall, Japan

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Kegon Falls is a waterfall in Japan, located in Nikkō National Park in Tochigi Prefecture. It is the sole outlet of Lake Chūzenji, with the Daiya River dropping 318 feet (97 meters) over the falls. The falls are situated at an elevation of 4,163 feet (1,269 meters) and are surrounded by mountains, including the volcanic Mount Nantai. In the early 20th century, Kegon Falls became known as a site for suicides among Japanese youth.12

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Lake Chūzenji
…318 feet (97 metres) over Kegon Falls. In the early 20th century the falls became known as a location for suicide among Japanese youths.
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…318 feet (97 metres) over Kegon Falls. In the early 20th century the falls became known as a location for suicide among Japanese youths.
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Nikkō
…such as the 318-foot (97-metre) Kegon Falls and the recreation centre and trout hatchery of Lake Chūzenji are also in the park. Pop. (2005) 94,291; (2010) 90,066.
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…such as the 318-foot (97-metre) Kegon Falls and the recreation centre and trout hatchery of Lake Chūzenji are also in the park. Pop. (2005) 94,291; (2010) 90,066.
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