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"One of the three Grand Shrines visited by pilgrims on the Kumano Kodo, serving as an important spiritual waypoint along the ancient network of trails on the Kii Peninsula." - Lara Dalinsky
UNESCO shrine at Japan's tallest waterfall, part of Kumano Kodo
1 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301, Japan Get directions
Buddhist temple · Nachikatsuura
Centuries-old Buddhist temple with red pagoda and waterfall views
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Japanese inn · Nachikatsuura
Island hot spring hotel with ocean views, outdoor baths, and local cuisine
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Waterfall · Nachikatsuura
Tallest single drop waterfall in Japan, 133m high
Scenic spot · Nachikatsuura
Tallest waterfall in Japan, surrounded by lush green forest
Train station · Nachikatsuura
Passenger railway station in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Hamburger restaurant · Wakayama
Juicy custom burgers, homemade fries, friendly staff
Cemetery · Kōya
Sacred Buddhist cemetery with ancient cedars, mossy graves
Japanese inn · Tanabe
Riverfront ryokan with hot spring baths and buffet dining
Budget Japanese inn · Tanabe
Japanese-style rooms, communal kitchen, laundry, helpful host
Tofu restaurant · Koya
Serves goma-dofu in new styles, beautiful kaiseki sets