NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture—For those who come to marvel at Kegon Falls here, one of "Japan's three great waterfalls," it is as if Mother Nature has turned off the faucet. Despite receiving ...

Ryuoko Gorge is a breathtaking natural formation in Nikko National Park, Tochigi Prefecture ... Here visitors can view Nijimi Falls, named after the rainbow of light its cascading waters create.

And it has some things you're unlikely to find in Japan's urban areas, including national parks with breathtaking waterfalls and seemingly endless hiking trails. Nikko also has a variety of ...