Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and Nachi Falls

The Nachi Falls represent the longest plunge in all of Japan. Located in the north-east of the famous Katsuura Onsen area, Mt. Nachi itself houses one of the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano in Nachi Taisha Shrine as well as the Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple, and is considered to be one of the region's sacred Shinto sites. The Nachi Falls are said to be the highest direct drop in the country, and the view provided by the water cascading through the primeval forest of Mt. Nachi is divine. In 2004 the area was designated as a World Heritage site.
Photo provided by Wakayama Tourism Federation

【Fee】Free (300 yen to enter the Homotsu-den)
【Access】Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus from JR Kii-Katsuura Station, and approx. 15 min. walk from the Nachisan bus stop
【Credit Card Payment】Not accepted
【Foreign Language Support】No　【Parking】Yes (30 spaces; 800 yen)