Nachi Falls
UNESCO World Heritage
那智の滝
Nachi Falls is Japan's tallest waterfall, dropping 133 meters in one go from a forest on Mt. Nachi. Since ancient times, people have worshipped the falls as a sacred place, and today it is the sacred object of Hiro Shrine at its foot. Visitors can see the falls from a viewing platform, and a stone staircase leads up to Kumano Nachi Taisha and Seiganto-ji Temple with its three-storied pagoda.
Visitor information
- Admission
Entry to the shrine area is free. The viewing platform at the base of the falls costs 300 yen.
Tasting the waterfall water costs another 100 yen.
- Getting there
From JR Kii-Katsuura Station, take a bus bound for Nachisan to the Nachi-no-Taki-mae stop (about 30 minutes).
- Time needed
Walking up the stone staircase from the falls to Kumano Nachi Taisha takes about 30 minutes.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The nearby Nachi primeval forest is protected, and general entry into it is not allowed.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- From the bus stop it is about a 5-minute walk to the waterfall.
- Walking up the stone staircase from the waterfall to Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine takes around 30 minutes.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- 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 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 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): japan.travel, pref.wakayama.lg.jp