Seiganto-ji Temple

Temple

4.5

A Tendai sect Buddhist temple which is the first station on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Once a great Shugendo Shinto-Buddhist temple dedicated to Nachi Falls, it was divided into the Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and Seiganto-ji Temple with the official order separating Buddhism and Shintoism in the country. The temple has long been a holy place in the Kumano faith, which seeks self-enlightenment through the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage. The temple’s main object of worship, a figure of Cintamanicakra, is said to have been found at the basin of Nachi Falls and enshrined here by Ragyo, a priest who came to Japan from India during the reign of Emperor Nintoku (313-399). The vermillion three-tier pagoda behind the main temple nave harmonizes with the falls and creates a beautiful (and popular) photo spot.

Spot details

Address: Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunnachikatsurachou Nachisan 8
Area: Nachikatsuura / Taiji / Shingu Area
Phone: 0735550001
Hours: [Opening hours for worship]7:00-16:30
[Triple Tower]8:30-15:30
Fees: [Mie Tower] 300yen
Parking Lot: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

IMPRESSIVE DUE TO LOCATION

Reviewedï¼2019.11.10

I didnt venture in, but was all around it trying see best vantage point to incorporate it, the pagoda and falls into a good photo.
Very scenic and breathtaking views

Reviewedï¼2019.07.10

Its very picturesque with the taisha and waterfall side by side. Get to the top of the slope to get a good shot
Beautiful view

Reviewedï¼2019.06.23

Amazing views of the Nachi Waterfalls and surroundings opens up from up here. Seigantoji Temple is beautiful.