Nachi Falls, Nachikatsuura

Name: Nachi Falls
Address: Nachikatsuura, Japan
Telephone: +81 735-55-0321

#2 among attractions in Nachikatsuura

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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. ()

Local name: 那智滝 Unesco: from 2004Area: 6.18 acres (0.0097 mi²)Coordinates: 33°40'19"N, 135°53'28"E

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Nachikatsuura Japan

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Nachi Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1280 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Historical place
Kumano Nachi Taisha, Nachikatsuura
7 min walk • 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.
~1070 ftS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites,
Seiganto-ji
6 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...
6.8 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, , Temple
Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Shingu
173 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.
3.1 miSE
, Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Fudarakusan-ji, Nachikatsuura
80 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.
~1070 ftS
Temple
Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage
6 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.
4.2 miSE
Hot springs
Nanki-Katsuura Onsen, Nachikatsuura
107 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.
4.7 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
Nachi-Katsuura Observatory, Yoshino-Kumano National Park
120 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.
5.8 miSE
Locality
Taiji
148 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...

Nachi Falls, Nachikatsuura

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Nachi Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)