Kumano-Nachi Grand Shrine

About

Ancient pilgrimage route ending at japan's tallest waterfall

Why go

• One of the most iconic views in japan
• A place where nature and faith intertwine
• Feels like an entirely different world

Must try

• Walk the ancient approach to kumano nachi shrine
• Visit the three-storey pagoda
• See nachi falls, japan's tallest waterfall
• Walk through a sacred, hollowed-out tree

Pro tips

• Arrive early morning for a quiet spiritual atmosphere
• Purchase a wooden plaque or ema to enter the tree

Good to know

• Site of the annual nachi fire festival

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (6953 reviews)

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