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Nachi Falls
If its distinction as a UNESCO World Heritage site isn’t already impressive, Nachi Falls (also known as Nachi-no-taki) in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture is also the largest vertical drop waterfall in Japan with a staggering drop of 133 metres!
Forming part of Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, the Nachi Falls is worshipped as the sacred home of Shinto deity. The roaring sound of the heavy water echoing among the primeval forest is sure to inspire a feeling of awe for any visitor. For a taste of the pure waterfall water and the fortune it is believed to bring, you can purchase a drink for a small fee at the base of the falls.
It is worthwhile to make a short trip to the Hiro Shrine dedicated to the waterfall god at the foot of the falls. The Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine is accessible through a half hour hike up the stone staircase as well if you’re up for the climb.
It will take only 30-minutes from Wakayama's Kii-Katsuura station by bus and a brisk 5-minute walk on foot to reach Nachi-no-Taki-mae.
https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/972/
Forming part of Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, the Nachi Falls is worshipped as the sacred home of Shinto deity. The roaring sound of the heavy water echoing among the primeval forest is sure to inspire a feeling of awe for any visitor. For a taste of the pure waterfall water and the fortune it is believed to bring, you can purchase a drink for a small fee at the base of the falls.
It is worthwhile to make a short trip to the Hiro Shrine dedicated to the waterfall god at the foot of the falls. The Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine is accessible through a half hour hike up the stone staircase as well if you’re up for the climb.
It will take only 30-minutes from Wakayama's Kii-Katsuura station by bus and a brisk 5-minute walk on foot to reach Nachi-no-Taki-mae.
https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/972/