Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine熊野那智大社

Name: Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
Telephone: 0735550321

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Shrine

One of the Three Head Kumano Shrines which serve as the headquarters of all Kumano shrines nationwide. Unlike the other two, however, the origin of this shrine lies in a primeval faith which sees the Nachi Falls deep in the mountains as sacred. At the affiliated Hiro-jinja Shrine, the falls themselves are worshipped, and since ancient times this shrine has been visited by numerous faithful and other visitors asking for a long life. Visitors can drink the water at the falls’ basin from a platform directly in front of the falls; the water is said to give longevity. The shrine’s grounds contain six vermillion lacquered buildings such as the main nave, hall of worship, and treasure house, as well as numerous other points of note such as the Stone of the Yatagarasu (a mythical three-legged crow), and a massive 850-year-old tree planted by the noble Taira no Shigemori.

Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Nachisan 1 (Shirahama / Ryujin / Kumano / NachiArea)

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Reviewed:2019/11/28 Great view if Nachi Falls

Beautiful old Buddhist temple best know for its spectacular view of Nachi Falls.
Station in the Kumano pilgrimage

Reviewed:2019/11/10 A FULL DAY TO GET HERE

If not coming from Wakayama, it can be a full day to get here, BUT worth it if (as I had) not much tourists and a beautiful day. Wear comfortable shoes if you want to see more than the view off the...

Reviewed:2019/11/07 Exhausting hike up but breathtaking views!

Even if you take the very convenient bus up to the top step, there are hundreds of stairs left to climb to get up to the Taisha, but it is so worth it! The buildings themselves are gorgeous, and the...

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