Kumano Taisha
熊野大社
Yamagata · Nanyo
Kumano rencontre amoureuse
Kanpei-chusha
Kumano Nachi Taisha
Kumano Nachi Taisha
Tarif
Free (treasure hall: 300 yen)
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
See details
Horaires
7:00-16:30
Vue d'ensemble
Kumano Nachi Taisha is dramatically positioned beside Nachi-no-Otaki, Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall at 133 meters. The waterfall itself is worshipped as a deity at the shrine's auxiliary shrine, Hirou Jinja, representing one of the most powerful expressions of nature worship in Shinto. The view of the three-story pagoda (belonging to adjacent Seiganto-ji temple) framed against the thundering waterfall is one of the most iconic and photographed scenes in Japan. The Nachi Fire Festival (Nachi-no-Hi Matsuri) on July 14 features twelve giant flaming torches carried down the ancient stone steps, creating one of Japan's most spectacular festival scenes.
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Kumano One of Kumano Sanzan
A savoir
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Nachi Falls at 133 meters is Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall and is itself worshipped as a deity.
Source: documented
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The three-story pagoda with Nachi Falls behind it is one of the most photographed scenes in Japan.
Source: documented
Dans la pop culture
movie / 2003
The Last Samurai Some fans associate the mountain spirituality in the film with Kumano shrines, though the connection is thematic rather than direct.
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
33.6681, 135.8900
Physical Address
1 Nachisan, Nachikatsura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama
Province historique
Kii
Acces
Kii-Katsuura Station (JR Kisei Line)
Horaires
7:00-16:30
Bus
Bus about 30 minutes
Meilleure saison
July (Nachi Fire Festival)any season
Langues etrangeres
English (pamphlet)
Accessibilite
Limited (mountain location)
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
Japan's tallest waterfall worshipped as a living deity. The pagoda-and-waterfall view is unforgettable. The fire festival is one of Japan's most dramatic.
Sanctuaires lies
Nyakuichioji Shrine
若一王子神社
Nagano · Omachi-shi
Kumano accouchement serein
Kumano Hongu Taisha
熊野本宮大社
Wakayama · Tanabe-shi
Kumano renaissance
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
熊野速玉大社
Wakayama · Shingu-shi
Kumano longevite
Tousou Shrine (Toukei Shrine)
鬪雞神社
Wakayama · Tanabe-shi
Kumano victoire
Naminoue Shrine
波上宮
Okinawa · Naha
Ichinomiya protection nationale
Questions frequentes
Contenu redige par l'equipe editoriale de Jinja DB
What is Kumano Nachi Taisha?
Kumano Nachi Taisha is dramatically positioned beside Nachi-no-Otaki, Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall at 133 meters. The waterfall itself is worshipped as a deity at the shrine's auxiliary shrine, Hirou Jinja, representing one of the most powerful expressions of nature worship in Shinto. The view of the three-story pagoda (belonging to adjacent Seiganto-ji temple) framed against the thundering waterfall is one of the most iconic and photographed scenes in Japan. The Nachi Fire Festival (Nachi-no-Hi Matsuri) on July 14 features twelve giant flaming torches carried down the ancient stone steps, creating one of Japan's most spectacular festival scenes.
Where is Kumano Nachi Taisha located?
Kumano Nachi Taisha is located in Higashimuro-gun, Nachikatsura-cho, Wakayama. The full address is: 1 Nachisan, Nachikatsura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama.
What deities are enshrined at Kumano Nachi Taisha?
The enshrined deities are: Kumano Sanjo Gongen (Three Kumano Deities).
What blessings can you pray for at Kumano Nachi Taisha?
Kumano Nachi Taisha is known for: longevite, retablissement de la sante, protection contre le mal.
How do I get to Kumano Nachi Taisha?
The nearest station is Kii-Katsuura Station (JR Kisei Line). Bus about 30 minutes