Kumano Nachi Taisha, Nachikatsuura

Name: Kumano Nachi Taisha
Address: 1 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, 649-5301, Japan
Telephone: +81 735-55-0321

#1 among attractions in Nachikatsuura

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Historical place, More...

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Facts and practical information

Kumano Nachi Taisha is a Shinto shrine and part of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range of Japan. The Kumano Kodō route connects it to other sites under the same classification, which are primarily located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The four sites on the route, classified as pilgrimage destinations and World Heritage Sites, are: 1) Nachi Taisha; 2) Hongū Taisha; 3) Hayatama Taisha; 4) Koya-san. ()

Local name: 熊野那智大社 Unesco: from 2004Coordinates: 33°40'7"N, 135°53'24"E

Address

1 NachisanNachikatsuura 649-5301 Japan

Contact

+81 735-55-0321

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Day trips

Kumano Nachi Taisha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nachi Falls, Seiganto-ji, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Fudarakusan-ji.

~1280 ftN
, Nature, Natural attraction
Nachi Falls, Nachikatsuura
7 min walk • Nachi Falls in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, is one of the best-known waterfalls in Japan. With a drop of 133 meters, it is the country's tallest water fall with single uninterrupted drop; however, the tallest waterfalls with multiple drops in Japan are Hannoki Falls, at 497 m, and Shōmyō Falls, at 350m.
~220 ftN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites,
Seiganto-ji
2 min walk • Seiganto-ji, nestled in the verdant folds of Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, is a temple steeped in spiritual resonance and historical significance. This ancient site, part of the sacred Kumano Sanzan, stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of Shinto and Buddhist...
7 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, , Temple
Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Shingu
178 min walk • Kumano Hayatama Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture, on the shores of the Kumanogawa in the Kii Peninsula of Japan.
3 miSE
, Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Fudarakusan-ji, Nachikatsuura
77 min walk • Fudarakusan-ji is Tendai temple of the Higashimuro district, Wakayama prefecture, Japan. The name of temple comes from mount Potalaka. It is said to have been founded by Ragyō Shōnin, a monk from India.
~220 ftN
Temple
Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage
2 min walk • The Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage is a pilgrimage of thirty-three Buddhist temples throughout the Kansai region of Japan, similar to the Shikoku Pilgrimage. In addition to the official thirty-three temples, there are an additional three known as bangai.
4.1 miSE
Hot springs
Nanki-Katsuura Onsen, Nachikatsuura
104 min walk • Nanki-Katsuura Onsen is a coastal onsen, or hot spring, located in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Originally known as "Katsuura Onsen", the "Nanki-" was added to distinguish it from another onsen in Katsuura, Chiba.
4.5 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
Nachi-Katsuura Observatory, Yoshino-Kumano National Park
116 min walk • Nachi-Katsuura Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan. Facing the Pacific Ocean, it lies within the Yoshino-Kumano National Park.
5.6 miSE
Locality
Taiji
144 min walk • One of the main attractions in Taiji is its beautiful coastline, which offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the pristine beaches, or even take part in whale watching tours during the winter months when the town...