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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
Shinto shrine near Japan's tallest waterfall, UNESCO site
1 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301, Japan Get directions
Scenic spot 路 Nachikatsuura
Tallest waterfall in Japan, surrounded by lush green forest
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Waterfall 路 Nachikatsuura
Tallest single-drop waterfall in Japan, breathtaking views
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Buddhist temple 路 Nachikatsuura
Centuries-old Buddhist temple with red pagoda and waterfall views
Train station 路 Nachikatsuura
Coastal hub for Nachi Falls, tuna, and ocean-view hot springs
Japanese inn 路 Nachikatsuura
Island hot spring hotel with ocean views, outdoor baths, and local cuisine
Shinto shrine 路 Tanabe
Shinto shrine, pilgrimage start, holy waterfall, pilgrim stamps
Cemetery 路 Koya
1000-year temple, private baths, spa-quality rooms, amazing food
Buddhist temple 路 Koya
Temple stay with meditation, chanting, and vegetarian meals
Shinto shrine 路 Shingu
Vibrant vermilion Shinto shrine, part of Kumano Sanzan pilgrimage
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Japanese inn 路 Tanabe
Rooms with river views, onsen baths, and exceptional multi-course meals