Nachi Waterfall — Attraction in Nachikatsuura

There are two rocks at the top of the falls that are the guardian kami of the falls and the Shinto shrine. There was also a Buddhist temple here that was destroyed during the Meiji Restoration (late 19th century). Many shugenja and star-crossed lovers have leaped from the top of the waterfall in the belief that they will be reborn into Kannon’s paradise. Early each morning the Shinto priest make offerings to the waterfall in a ritual.[2] In 1918, a Sutra mound was excavated at the base of the waterfall and found to contain many important archaeological artifacts, including statues, mirrors, altar fittings and Sutra cylinders. These are now displayed in the Ryuhoden (“Treasure Hall”), located next to the Sanjūdō Pagoda (the 3-story pagoda). These Sutra mounds were created by priests in times of war to hide their treasures but also many items were buried in this way as a result of the belief that the end of the world was coming at the start of the 10th century.[3]

Believed to house a kami called Hiryū Gongen worshiped at Kumano Nachi Taisha, it is part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" UNESCO World...

After years of wanting to visit Nachi Falls, we were finally here to experience the Nachi Taisha Shrine, the falls, and the Kumano Kodo — a World Cultural Heritage site.

This was not a very busy day, judging by the tourist traffic, although it was a rainy day. We parked at the Nachikuro store, where we had morning coffee. The store staff was extremely friendly, even helping us call the front desk of Hotel Urashima, where we were to collect something from its Lost & Found.

We ascended to Nachi Taisha via the hundreds of stair steps, tried the hole in the tree, admired the Seiganto-ji Temple, and walked the section of Kumano Kodo hidden in a forest of giant trees to the majestic Nachi Falls. We drank the water at the foot of the falls, which is said to have the magical power of granting long life.

Overall, this was an extremely enjoyable experience. We got soaked; we should have brought umbrellas. However, the rain didn't prevent us from having a wonderful day at Nachi.

Since this is part of a national park, visits to scenic sites are free, except for the entrance...

The Mog Champ sends his regards.

In my opinion, the Nachi Waterfall is one of the most unique locations in Japan and what makes a lot of visitors come to Wakayama! Of course not only the waterfall but it's a big reason and it certainly was one of mine.

I came here after walking around Kumano-Nachi and it felt really cool and peaceful, everyone was respectful as well and I could tell some came from other countries just to see this. It's Japan's tallest waterfall and in my opinion the most beautiful ad well.

I definitely spent around 30-45mins here just admiring the view and taking a lot of photos! Because who knows when's the next time I'll come back here right? I hope a lot of visitors can come here to enjoy their peaceful time here as well as I did.

Thanks for keeping this place well-maintained Wakayama!

Mogliest...