Keggon Waterfall, Nikki (Translation)
New Eight Views of Japan (Series Title)
川瀬巴水 日本新八景 日光華厳の瀧 昭和二年秋 (Primary Title)

Located about one hundred miles north of Tokyo, at the foot of Mount Nantai, Kegon Falls is one of Japan’s tallest and most historic waterfalls. Using a range of intricate printing techniques, here Hasui depicts hanging cliffs, rushing waters, and changing leaves. Kegon Falls is now part of Nikko National Park, which in autumn receives a host of tourists who come to see the surrounding forest in vibrant shades of yellow, red, and orange.