Nikko N.P.
1. Rishiri-Rebun- Sarobetsu N.P 2. Shiretoko N.P. 3. Akan N.P. 4. Kushiro Shitsugen N.P. 5. Daisetsuzan N.P 6. Shikotsu-Toya N.P. 7. Towada Hachimantai N.P. 8. Rikuchu Kaigan N.P. 9. Bandai Asahi N.P. 10. Nikko N.P. 11. Oze N.P. 12. Joshinetsu Kogen N.P. 13. Chichibu Tama Kai N.P. 14. Ogasawara N.P. 15. Fuji Hakone Izu N.P. 16. Chubu-Sangaku N.P 17. Hakusan N.P. 18. Minami Alps N.P. 19. Ise-Shima N.P 20. Yoshino-Kumano N.P. 21. Sanin Kaigan N.P. 22. Setonaikai N.P. 23. Daisen-Oki N.P. 24. Ashizuri-Uwakai N.P. 25. Saikai N.P. 26. Unzen-Amakusa N.P 27. Aso-Kuju N.P. 28. Kirishima-Yaku N.P. 29. Iriomote-Ishigaki N.P.	Nikko, widely known by the world as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan, is also a National Park. Its volcanic geography created myriads of lakes, waterfalls and marshlands within the area. The fusion of natural beauty and the gorgeous architectures of the shrines in Nikko make this National Park more conspicuous than any other parks. "Kegon-no-taki" waterfall is one of the "The three major waterfalls" with 97m (323ft.) vertical drops to the bottom. "Senjyogahara", "The battle field", is derived from the mythology from ancient times. It is believed that the God of Nantai-san (a mountain in Nikko area) and the God of Akagi-san (a mountain located in Gunma) fought against each other here. This 162km2 (400 hectare) of marshland is located at 1,400m (4,667ft.) above sea level. Senjyogahara entertains the tourists with its vivid green in spring, and brownish carpet of grass and fall foliage in autumn Nikko is famous area for a variety of beautiful waterfalls, and "Ryuzu-no-taki" is one of the most popular waterfalls together with "Kegon-no-taki". "Ryuzu-no-taki", meaning "The head of Dragon waterfall" is named after the rock formations at the bottom of the falls that divide the falls into two to resemble the head of Dragon.
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