Kumano Nachi Taisha, Shinto shrine in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
The shrine complex stands halfway up Nachi Mountain at 350 meters elevation, facing the 133-meter Nachi Falls and surrounded by cedar forests.
The shrine originated from ancient nature worship of Nachi Falls and developed into one of three sacred Kumano Sanzan shrines for pilgrimages since the 5th century.
The Nachi-no-Hi Matsuri Fire Festival features men carrying 6-meter-high portable shrines with large torches to honor the connection between shrine and waterfall.
Visitors can access the shrine grounds without charge from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, while the Homotsuden Treasure Hall requires a 300 yen admission fee.
The shrine contains an 850-year-old Sacred Camphor Tree planted by Taira-no-Shigemori, featuring a small altar inside its base for traditional offerings.
Location: Nachikatsuura
Inception: 5 century
Part of: Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, Kumano Sanzan, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi
Website: https://kumanonachitaisha.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.66857,135.89049
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
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