Kumano Nachi-Taisha Shrine

Information

Kumano Nachi-Taisha Shrine is one of the three sacred sites of Kumano Sanzan, along with Kumano Hongu-Taisha Shrine and Kumano Hayatama-Taisha Shrine. In the sacred area of the grand shrine you will find the Karasu-ishi, the stone of Yatagarasu (he three-legged crow). According to legend, this crow guided the first emperor, Jinmu, and was transformed into stone upon its return. Within its grounds you can also see the spreading branches of an 850 year-old camphor tree. This shrine is also dedicated to the god of desires fulfilled.
Nachi Fire Festival, or also called Ohgi (fan) Festival, held here on July 14 is one of the three biggest fire festivals in Japan. The festival is held to purify the Ohti-shinyo portable shrine, which receives the sacred spirit of Nachi-no-taki Waterfall. The waterfall of sparks pouring from the twelve large burning torches will draw you into a world of dazzling fantasy.

Opening Hours

5:30 - 16:30

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

Admission Free
Treasure House: 300 yen (General, Adult)
Treasure House: 200 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

30 minutes from JR Kii-Katsuura Station by the bus bound for Nachi-san. Get off at the last stop, then walk 15 minutes.

Address / Location

1, Nachisan, Nachikatsura-cho Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, 649-5301

Tweets

Kazue @japanese123 - 2018-11-20: Kumano Nachi Taisha (熊野那智大社) is one of the most famous shrines in all of Japan. Just behind the Nachi Taisha shrine… https://t.co/VGEg3jM06V
Japan Travel @JapanTravel - 2018-11-16: Probably the most photographed scene in Wakayama, Nachi Falls is Japan's highest waterfall! Immerse yourself in the… https://t.co/EAqMmSxeTR
新宮高校総合学習観光班 Wakayama Prefectual Shingu High Scool @5fquiaVehI3XE2J - 2018-11-02: To go to Kumano Nachi Taisha,you can go up Daimonzaka ,but you can also use the bus or the car till the halfway to approach to the shrine ！
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Claudio Beffa @phoclab - 2018-03-18: 'Miko', a priestess of the Nachi Taisha shinto shrine in Kumano Kodo, Kii peninsula.
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BonVoyageurs @BonVoyageurs - 2017-12-21: Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine and the Nachi Falls
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Space Japan @spacejapanjp - 2017-06-22: Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine (熊野那智大社)
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Sheila Simkin @sheilatravels - 2016-10-22: Nachi no Taki Waterfall at UNESCO Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine https://t.co/fWU4q9YwJH #Travel