Oku-Nikko’s Yutaki Falls ― An Artistic Waterfall, Flowing Like White Cloth

Oku-Nikkō’s Yudaki Falls ― An Artistic Waterfall, Flowing Down Like White Cloth

Located in the heart of Nikko, Yutaki Falls is a magnificent cascade where water flowing from Lake Yuno plunges down a rock face approximately 70 meters high and 25 meters wide. Its appearance is as graceful as a white cloth spread out, yet it also possesses the overwhelming power of its thunderous roar.
This collection of photographs captures Yudaki Falls from various perspectives. They include the spectacular view of the entire flow, powerful close-ups revealing intricate details, serene harmony intertwined with green foliage, and the delicate texture of water cascading down the rock face. Each image expresses both the “power” and “beauty” inherent in Yudaki Falls.

The powerful cascade of the hot spring waterfall

This close-up captures Yudaki Falls in Oku-Nikkō. The water cascades down the rock face in multiple streams, undulating like a living creature, simultaneously conveying both power and grace. The long exposure softens the texture of the water, while the contrast with the black rock accentuates the waterfall’s presence. This perspective, capturing the sheer force of Yudaki Falls up close, directly conveys the energy of nature to the viewer.

Yudaki, embraced by greenery

Yutaki Falls in Oku-Nikkō is characterized by its white water cascading down black rock faces. In this photograph, the green branches and leaves spreading before the falls create a soft foreground, lending a tranquil expression to the roaring cascade. Long exposure renders the water as smooth as silk, harmonizing nature’s power and delicacy within a single frame. The sight of the falls embraced by greenery symbolizes the rich natural environment of Oku-Nikkō.

The roaring waterfall of white cloth

Located in Oku-Nikko, Yutaki Falls is a magnificent cascade where water flowing from Lake Yuno plunges 70 meters down a 25-meter-wide rock face. The waterfall blankets the rock like a white cloth, its force and sound filled with power. In the photograph, the waterfall’s flow is captured with a long exposure, highlighting the soft, flowing texture of the water. A tree extending its branches in the foreground serves as an accent, creating a landscape where power and delicacy coexist.