Seiganto-ji

The temple consists of multiple buildings and structures situated near Nachi Falls, including a three-story pagoda and mountain gates.

The Seiganto-ji temple buildings burned during the civil wars of the 16th century and were later rebuilt in 1587 under Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

The temple represents the first stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage route and houses a 4-meter-high image of Nyoirin Kannon in its main hall.

Located at coordinates 33°40′10″N 135°53′23″E, visitors can reach the temple through Nachikatsuura town in Wakayama Prefecture.

Archaeological excavations in 1918 revealed a Sutra mound at the waterfall base containing numerous artifacts now displayed in the Ryuhoden treasury hall.

Location: Nachikatsuura

Part of: Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi, sites sacrés de Tokai Kinki Jizo, Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range

Address: 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町那智山8 649-5302

Website: http://saikoku33.gr.jp/01

GPS coordinates: 33.66964,135.88989

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:18