Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi Falls
UNESCO World Heritage
熊野那智大社・那智の滝
Kumano Nachi Taisha is one of the three great Kumano shrines on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. It stands on the mountainside next to the Buddhist temple Seigantoji. Nearby, Nachi Falls drops 133 meters and is the tallest waterfall in Japan. Many visitors walk up the old stone Daimonzaka stairway to reach the shrine, temple and waterfall.
Visitor information
- Closed
The shrine's treasure hall is closed on Wednesdays.
- Getting there
From Kii-Katsuura Station, take a 30-minute bus ride to Nachi-no-Taki-mae.
The JR Kisei Honten Line runs directly to Kii-Katsuura from Nagoya or Shin-Osaka.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The Daimonzaka stairway (about 600 m of the Kumano Kodo) has 267 steps; you can climb it in Heian-period costume.
- The Nachi Fire Festival is held every year on July 14.
- Tourist information: Nachi-Katsuura Tourism Organization, tel. 0735-52-5311.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The Daimon-zaka approach is about 600 m of stone steps (267 in total) with an elevation gain of over 100 m.
- Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
- Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
- Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Wakayama and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Wakayama
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:47
- Sunrise06:22
- Dhuhr11:45
- Asr14:41
- Maghrib17:03
- Isha18:28
Times are calculated for Wakayama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Wakayama.
Places to pray near Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi Falls
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi Falls
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): pref.wakayama.lg.jp, japan.travel, mlit.go.jp