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Wakayama: Walk Daimon-zaka to Nachi’s Sacred Sites

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $197 and current price is $137 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

Explore the sacred Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka, a historic pilgrimage route leading to Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple, and the stunning Nachi Waterfall. Guided by a local expert, this tour delves into Japan's rich spiritual heritage, tracing the path once walked by countless pilgrims. Experience a traditional water purification ritual and learn about the deep connection between Shintō and Buddhism at Seiganto-ji. The tour culminates at the breathtaking Nachi Waterfall, a revered natural sanctuary symbolizing renewal. Choose between meeting your guide on-site or at Nachi Station for easy access to the trailhead.

  • Walk the ancient Kumano Kodo path with a knowledgeable guide
  • Experience a traditional water purification ritual at Kumano Nachi Taisha
  • Visit the harmonious Seiganto-ji Temple and learn about its significance
  • Marvel at the iconic Nachi Waterfall, a symbol of cleansing and renewal

Activity location

  • Daimonzaka
    • Nachisan,
    • 649-5301, Nachikatsuura-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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Wakayama: Walk Daimon-zaka to Nachi’s Sacred Sites
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Starting point:
Daimonsaka Information Centre, MVXC+FH, Ichinono, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5302, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
$196.14
$137.30 x 1 Adult$137.30
Total
The previous price was $196.14 and current price is $137.30
30% off
Until Fri, Nov 7
From Nachi Station
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

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

Language options: English
Price details
$248.45
$173.92 x 1 Adult$173.92
Total
The previous price was $248.45 and current price is $173.92
30% off
Until Fri, Nov 7

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Nachi Waterfall
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Seiganto-ji Temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Kumano Nachi Taisha
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local expert guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Daimonzaka
  • 30m
Daimon-zaka is one of the most beautiful sections of the Kumano Kodo, the UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage route that links the sacred shrines of the Kumano region. This ancient stone-paved slope, shaded by towering cedar trees, once marked the final approach to Kumano Nachi Taisha and was walked by emperors, monks, and pilgrims for over a thousand years. The path begins near the Furigase Bridge, where the boundary between the secular and sacred worlds was believed to lie, and continues past the famous Meoto-sugi—two giant cedars symbolizing unity and faith. Walking this atmospheric trail offers a glimpse into Japan’s spiritual past, where every step echoes the devotion of those who sought enlightenment in these mountains. Today, Daimon-zaka remains one of the most evocative and accessible ways to experience the living spirit of the Kumano Kodo.
Kumano Nachi Taisha
  • 30m
At the summit of Mount Nachi lies Kumano Nachi Taisha, one of the three great Kumano shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its vivid vermilion halls stand amid ancient forests, symbolizing purification and rebirth. The shrine enshrines Nachi-no-Ōkami, the divine spirit of the great waterfall below, reflecting the Kumano belief in nature as sacred. Visitors can experience a hand purification ritual and learn how faith and the landscape have been intertwined for over a thousand years.
Seiganto-ji Temple
  • 30m
Seiganto-ji Temple stands beside Kumano Nachi Taisha, embodying Japan’s historical harmony between Buddhism and Shintō. Originally founded by a Buddhist monk from India, the temple flourished as part of the Kumano pilgrimage network. Pilgrims would visit both the shrine and the temple, praying for salvation in this world and the next. Its vermilion three-storied pagoda, set before the majestic Nachi Waterfall, remains one of the most iconic scenes in Japan.
Nachi Waterfall
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
With a single drop of 133 meters, Nachi Waterfall is Japan’s tallest and most revered. For over a millennium, it has been worshiped as a living deity representing purification and life’s renewal. At the base stands Hirou Shrine, dedicated to the waterfall’s divine spirit. The sound of rushing water and the mist rising from the basin evoke the deep spirituality of the Kumano faith, inviting visitors to reflect on the enduring harmony between people and nature.

Location

Activity location

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    Daimonzaka
    • Nachisan,
    • 649-5301, Nachikatsuura-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Nachi Station
    • Hamanomiya
    • 649-5314, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Daimonsaka Information Centre
    • Ichinono
    • 649-5302, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan

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