World Heritage: Nachi Waterfall4.5
This 133m-high, perpendicular waterfall is one of the sacred spots in the Kumano faith, based on prehistoric forms of nature worship, and is connected to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. The waterfall is also called Misuji-no-taki ('three streak waterfall') as its waters fall down from three mouths, which gather four waterheads originated from Mount Machi. In the upstream, there are a series of waterfalls, often called Nachi 48 Waterfalls, where moutain ascetics practice rituals and spells.
Purposeelderly,thrilling,spiritual places,world heritage,nature,family,mysterious lands of Japan,shrine/temple,sightseeing
Airport/Sta.Kansai International Airport (about 103.4km) Google Transit
We guide this spot.
H.Shimazaki
Hiromi
Tomoko
MITSU
Yoshi
Sho
Akira
R.Suenaga
Takae
N.Munemasa
Kenji
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Y.Hirotoh
Mitchy
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Shawn5.02 weeks ago
A must visit place when you come to wakayama. It’s the largest waterfall in Japan, it’s magnificent and well maintained. Many people come here to pray... do remember to cleanse yourself first before entering.
You can also climb up to see a closer look of the magnificent waterfall and drink the famous natural water.
The place was renovating when I was there but did not affect anything. I highly recommend people to visit!
Louis Ting5.04 months ago
Definitely, one of the best places we visited in Wakayama. Please bring a good set of non slippery shoes. As you pay and go near to the falls, the stairs are very slippery. Absolutely, breathtaking to see one of the highest waterfalls in Japan.
joseph augusthy3.0a month ago
I did not have a good experience.. water was very very less and the traffic block was about 3 hours.
Check the water levels before planning to go. Also consider low traffic times for travelling.
Lay Tyng Chan4.04 months ago
Serene place. The sound of the water fall is very soothing. Walk down a steep stairs. Not recommended if you are unable to use stairs.
Need to pay extra to get near the falls. But viewing it from far is good too, if you don't want to get wet. I can already feel the water droplets even from far.
Andrea De Santis5.06 months ago
It might be a bit of an effort to get to the waterfall from the city, but trust, this is one of those scenes you don’t want to miss when you hit Japan. The waterfall is truly breathtaking, around there are a lot of other temples and shrines. It is also possible to get there by car, or at least as close as you can get to the entrance. The top floor, where all the temples are is also available by car ( 800¥ parking fee )