Kumano Nachi Taisha (Photo: Kumano Nachi Taisha – Einheit 00 / CC BY 2.0)

The Kumano Nachi Taisha is a Shinto shrine and part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed holy sites and pilgrimage routes in the Kii Mountains of Japan. The Kumano Kodo Route connects it with other sites of the same classification, mainly in Wakayama Prefecture This is the perfect area for hiking enthusiasts.

Overview

Address

1 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301 (Directions)

Phone Number

0735-55-0321

General Amenities

  • Prayer rooms

What's unique

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Upcoming Events

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