Kumano-Nachi Taisha

Stunning!! Paired with the 133m waterfall, this has to be the most popular taisha among all 3. Pretty steep hill to climb or you can park all the way to the pagoda. Plenty of parking along the way starting from the waterfall. Some parkings near the temple are 100 yen cheaper that the ones near waterfall.

Plenty of souvenir shops & restaurants between waterfall to the temples.

A few entries require 300yen for each adult, including the 850 year old tree & pagoda.

The ancient Kumano Kodo trail. Lush greenery, towering cedar trees, and the tranquil sounds of nature. There are many many steps up the shrine along the historical and spiritual Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

Nachi Falls is one of Japan's highest waterfalls. The sight of the cascading water against the backdrop of the surrounding mountains is breathtaking and provides a serene setting for reflection.

For those seeking a day of exploration, connection with nature, and cultural immersion, the Kumano Kodo Walking Trail & Nachi Falls One Day Tour is an enriching experience that captures the essence of Japan's natural beauty and spiritual heritage.

A magical place, definitely you have to visit if you are in the south part of the Wakayama prefecture. We visited in January it was a bit cold, I can imagine from April till September nature there. 🍀👍🏻🥷🏻🇯🇵🪭

This shrine was very calm and beautiful. You can make a wish while passing through in this 850year old tree that is very sacred. Here you can also have a nice view of the pagoda with the background of the Falls this was our highlight coming here in the region. We came up by car , just need to pay 800yen for the entry including parking. But if you are willing to come up by steep stairs you can easily park somewhere else where you only pay 400yen or 500yen.

Good place. Good feel. Good.
Stamps were at main building. They will collect them when close. So be there before they close if you want Kumano Koudo stamps.

I think this is number one shrine but access is not favorable so one day should be spend and can explore fully.

Visited this Taisha after the Kumano Koda trail was completed.

Beautiful temple! The 3 story pagoda and the sacred camphor tree were my favourite.

What a wonderful temple place!!!

Absolutely worth every single step uphill, and the travel with local trains from Osaka to be compensated with a unique temple complex of the 3-legged-raven.

Yes, GOT-fans ... a raven with 3 legs, not with 3 eyes :-)

As in most places try to be here early. Even though the shrines and temples open up around 9:00, you will have chances to explore the complex and take some good photos for memories, without the risk of being photo-bombed.

Sacred Shirine of KUMANO. YATSGARASU scarcrow is the symbol of soccer Japan team. Stay at URASHIMA hotel for cave hotspring after KUMANO

Beautiful Shrine and views. Hundreds of steps. Was happy to see that there is parking at the top for the unable to climb

The main shrine looks more modern than I would have expected, the huge camphor tree is superbly interesting due to the fact that your can walk right into it and exit with a short stairs from the side!

This is probably one of my favorite shrines in Japan - picturesque and spiritual. The whole place feels so sacred and mysterious. We visited during winter and the snow made it more magical.

It’s a little far so driving up the mountains is the most efficient way of getting there. I highly recommend visiting Kumano-Nachi Taisha.

Beautiful shrine area. Walking up here was worth every step. There are some benches to sit and the view is excellent. The temple itself is in great condition and there are some shops around. An incense burner completes the mystical atmosphere.

A fantastic spiritual place to visit on the Kumano Kodo. The view of the waterfall, the ancient temple and millennial trees invites for a quiet meditation. Once of the highlights if you are doing the long hike trail of Kumano Kodo. I was lucky to see a spiritual ritual performance. Highly recommended for a spiritual experience.

Another great Shinto shrine in Wakayama. A good though walk up the mountain but worth it in the end.

Very very very beautiful place you must go in your trip. You will have to take a bus to get there. My advice is that if you want to walk kind of long way, you should get off the bus at the first stop on the hill. If you don’t want to walk get off at the second stop.

KUMANO KODO is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to. You will be mesmerized by the beautiful greenery view and it definitely was a healing trip. The hiking trail were little bit tiring but it totally worth trying. I'm going there for a full hike again for sure.

A must in Wakayama! Hike a bit of the Kumano trail. It was beautiful, peaceful, and not so busy. You can take a bus from NachiKatsura Station. There are lots if souvenir shops and the waterfall and temple are stunning!

Lovely! It was an amazing experience be there. So many monument very close. It wasn't too crowded despite the fact it was weekend. The pagoda is awesome. However, memories here were too expensive. Highly recommended. We couldn't have finished our Kumano kodo way in a better place.