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Wakayama: Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji & Waterfall Tour

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $167 and current price is $116 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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Overview

Journey to the sacred mountain of Nachisan and explore the spiritual heart of Kumano. This guided cultural pilgrimage takes you through the revered Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine, Seiganto-ji Temple, and the iconic Nachi Waterfall, all while learning about the harmonious blend of Shintō and Buddhism. Walk the historic paths that pilgrims have traversed for centuries and engage in rituals that reflect Japan's reverence for nature. Choose from multiple meeting options for a personalized experience that emphasizes connection over sightseeing.

  • Visit the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano, including the scenic Nachi Waterfall.
  • Benefit from insights and stories shared by a local professional guide.
  • Multiple meeting options available: on-site, local bus from Nachi Station, or early morning start.
  • Experience the spiritual essence of Kumano through rituals and historical context.

Activity location

  • Kumano Nachi Taisha
    • 1 Nachisan,
    • 649-5301, Nachikatsura-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nachi Station
    • Hamanomiya
    • 649-5314, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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On-site Meeting
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Starting point:
Nachisan Post Office, 195-2 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
$166.21
$116.35 x 1 Adult$116.35
Total
The previous price was $166.21 and current price is $116.35
30% off
Until Mon, Nov 10
Early Morning Plan
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Early Morning Plan
Starting point:
Nachisan Post Office, 195-2 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
$189.02
$132.31 x 1 Adult$132.31
Total
The previous price was $189.02 and current price is $132.31
30% off
Until Mon, Nov 10
From Nachi Station
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

From Nachi Station
Starting point:
Nachi Station, Hamanomiya, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5314, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
$221.61
$155.13 x 1 Adult$155.13
Total
The previous price was $221.61 and current price is $155.13
30% off
Until Mon, Nov 10

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cultural insights into Kumano faith and spirituality
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple, and Nachi Waterfall
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kumano Nachi Taisha
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Kumano Nachi Taisha, one of the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano, stands on Mount Nachisan as a center of nature worship and spiritual renewal. Dedicated to Nachi Gongen — a deity that unites Shintō and Buddhist beliefs — the shrine embodies Japan’s ancient syncretic faith. The bright vermilion halls, built high above the sea, overlook the sacred Nachi Waterfall, long revered as the physical form of the god itself. Visitors purify their hands at the temizuya and learn from their guide how the Kumano faith sees divinity in natural forces such as waterfalls, trees, and mountains. Once a destination for imperial pilgrimages from Kyoto, Nachi remains a living sanctuary where devotion and nature meet in harmony.
Seiganto-ji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Standing beside Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple represents centuries of harmony between Buddhism and Shintō. Its name, meaning “Temple of Blue Shore,” reflects the Buddhist ideal of reaching enlightenment beyond the sea of suffering. The temple’s main hall, rebuilt in the 16th century, remains an active place of worship. Visitors can light candles or incense and learn about the mountain ascetic practices (Shugendō) that once flourished here. Your guide also explains how the Meiji government’s Shinbutsu Bunri (separation of Shintō and Buddhism) policy changed religious life at Nachisan, while the spiritual bond between the temple and the shrine endures.
Nachi Waterfall
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Nachi Waterfall, dropping 133 meters from a single stream, is one of Japan’s highest and most revered cascades. Since ancient times, it has been worshiped as a living deity — the sacred body of the god of Nachi. At the base stands Hirou Shrine, where pilgrims have offered prayers for purification and renewal for more than a millennium. Your guide will explain how the continuous flow of the waterfall symbolizes both cleansing and the eternal cycle of life. The powerful sound and mist of the falls create a deeply spiritual atmosphere, allowing visitors to sense why Nachi has long been regarded as a place where nature itself is divine.

Location

Activity location

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    Kumano Nachi Taisha
    • 1 Nachisan,
    • 649-5301, Nachikatsura-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Nachi Station
    • Hamanomiya
    • 649-5314, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Nachisan Post Office
    • 195-2 Nachisan
    • 649-5301, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan

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