Recommended for such people
・ I want to enjoy nature
・ I plan to travel to Wakayama
What is Nachi Falls?
Nachi Falls is the number one waterfall in Japan with a head of 133m in Wakayama Prefecture, and has been selected as one of the "three major waterfalls in Japan". (The other two are "Kegon Falls" in Tochigi Prefecture and "Fukuroda Falls" in Ibaraki Prefecture)
It has been an object of worship since ancient times, and is now the deity of Hirou Shrine.
Access is a bit bad,The beauty of the waterfall is one of the best in Japan, soWorth visiting from anywhere in Japan.
Registered as a World Heritage Site
The area around Nachi Falls was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2004 as "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range".
It is a wide range of world heritage sites including Mt. Yoshino, Mt. Koya, Mt. Kumano, etc., but this time it includes Nachi Falls.Kumano Nachi Taisha areaI will introduce it by focusing on.
Highlights
Recommended route
You can take a bus to the vicinity of the waterfall, but we recommend walking from the direction of Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine.
Nachi Falls can be seen from a distance, so the feeling of gradually approaching should make you feel excited.
Road to Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
When you get off at the bus stop "Nachisan", first walk along the approach to Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine.
It takes less than 10 minutes to reach the summit.
Kumano Nachi Taisha
It is one of the three Kumano mountains (Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha).
It enshrines Kumano Gongen Sumi Okami, and has the benefit of marriage.
Nachisan Seigantoji Temple
If you go a little further, you will see Seigantoji Temple.
That famousThe first of the XNUMX pilgrimages in SaigokuIt is also.
Triple tower
It's the best photo spot.
The three-storied pagoda does a good job too.
You can enter the three-storied pagoda and see pictures of Kannon.
Hirou Jinja
If you walk about 10 minutes from the three-storied pagoda, you will see Hirou Shrine.
(It is a secret that I read "Hiryu" until I looked it up.)
Nachi Falls
It costs 300 yen to worship nearby.
You can also get a little omamori, so be sure to go nearby.
Since the part where the top waterfall starts is divided into three parts, it is also called "Misuji no Taki".
No. 133 in Japan with a head of XNUMXm
It is enshrined as a god.
When you take a splash of a waterfallBenefits of longevity and longevityThere seems to be, but the water droplets flew on the wind.
It's quite powerful.
Kumano Kodo
There are countless roads leading to the Kumano Kodo around Nachi Falls.
I could only walk a little because I didn't have time, but the atmosphere was plentiful.
Yatagarasu Yatagarasu, Yatahime
At the shop, there was a local character with the motif of Yatagarasu.
Yatagarasu is a three-legged guiding god.
In Japanese mythology, it is said that Emperor Jimmu was guided from Kumano (Wakayama prefecture) to Yamato (Nara prefecture).
Required Time
As a leisurely strollTime required 90-120 minutesI think it's about.
Access
From the nearest "Nachi Station", it takes about 30 minutes by bus No. XNUMX.
Since Nachi station itself is far away, it is also a good idea to take a bus tour from the metropolitan area.
Finally
Nachi Falls is a truly beautiful waterfall from any angle.
It's not easy to access, but please come visit us once in your life.
Tourist information around
Kakunosuke Nakamura's Honoring Monument (Petit Information)
In front of Nachi Station, there is a memorial monument to Kakunosuke Nakamura, who was instrumental in popularizing Japanese soccer.
JFA: The emblem of the Japan Football Association is Yatagarasu because his hometown is Nachi. (Yatagarasu appears in Nachi in Japanese mythology)
Yatagarasu is also said to be the incarnation of the sun, so it is perfect for the Japanese national football team who carries the Hinomaru (sun) on their backs.
Koumedo Suzuyaki (souvenir information)
Suzu-yaki can only be bought here in Japan.It's a bite-sized castella, but it's really delicious.