Ryuzu Waterfall (竜頭ノ滝, Ryūzu no Taki) means "dragon head waterfall" in Japanese. The name comes from the shape of the falls, which resembles the head of a dragon. The waterfall is located on Yukawa River, shortly before the river discharges into Lake Chuzenji.
Ryuzu Waterfall is flanked by many trees which turn yellow and red during the autumn leaf season, adding to the fall's fiery, dragon-like appearance. Probably because of its shadowy location, Ryuzu Waterfall is one of the first spots in Nikko to see autumn colors. It is usually best in early October.
The waterfall is viewed free of charge from a small observation deck in the back of a rest house that also contains a souvenir shop and a food stand. It is possible to follow the river upstream for about 300 meters along a walking trail and enjoy more views of the impressive river as it rushes towards the lake. Further beyond, the trail continues towards the Senjogahara Marshlands.
Hours: From sunrise to sunset |
Japanese Restaurant and Cafe and Soft cream and Souvenir Shop
Ryuzu no Chaya - 竜頭之茶屋
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Zōni
Zōni (雑煮?), often with the honorific "o-" as o-zōni, is a Japanese soup containing mochi rice cakes.
Ryuzu original Zoni
Fried rice cake in soy sauce-based soup.
This Zoni is popular enough Some people come to eat only.
Dango
Dango (団子) is a Japanese dumpling and sweet made from mochiko (rice flour), related to mochi.
Mitarashi Dango
Mitarashi: Covered with a syrup made from shouyu (soy sauce), sugar and starch.
Chadango with Anko
Chadango: Green-tea flavored Dango.
Anko: Commonly known as (sweetened) red bean paste, while ingredients other than azuki are used on rare occasions.
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