Takata Greenland shuttle bus to Shingu
Our train from Shingu to Nachi Station
Torii Gate entrance to Nachi Falls
Dragon Fountain
Nachi Falls – 133 Meters
Longest waterfall drop in Japan
Pilgrim
Pilgrim
Gomaji Stick Burning Cauldron
Write your wish and name on the back of the Gomaji stick and leave it. The Gomaji is burned at a praying ritual on the 18th of every month. Your wish will come true.
Gomaji stick detail
Gomaji stick burning cauldron detail with Yatagarasu
Gomaji stick burning cauldron foot detail
Cedar wood burning cauldron
Mom hiking out of Nachi Falls
Who knew there was a shorter path to enlightenment
Hiking the Daimon zaka.
Diamon zaka is a cobblestone staircase slope which runs from the base of the valley to Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple and Nachi waterfall. It is lined with centuries-old Japanese cedars (cryptomeria), cypress, camphor trees and bamboo groves. Daimon-zaka means “large gate slope” referring to a gate that once stood nearby. This is a short section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.
The stone staircase is about 600 meters long with 267 stairs. At the base of the slope is the 800 year old Meitosugi – “husband and wife cedar trees,” whose roots are entwined beneath the path.
Kumano Kodo original stone waymarker
Yatagarasu leading the way
Street art depicting the Fire Festival held in February on the stairway leading to Nachisan Taisha
Nachisan Taisha Dragon Fountain
Nachisan Taisha Building Detail
Buddha Statue at Nachisan Seigantoji Temple
The oldest building in the Kumano area. Built in 1590.
Lanterns at Seigantoji Temple
Nachisan Taisha Torii Gate
Yatagarasu
Nachisan Taisha Fountain
Nachisan Taisha Pagoda Temple
Nachisan Taisha Pagoda Temple with Near Full Moon
Mitaki Sanso Hotel
Dinner at Mitaki Sanso Hotel