Hirō Shrine

What it is

• Detached shrine of Kumano Nachi Taisha.
• Nachi Falls is the object of worship.
• No main hall or worship hall.
• Enshrines the deity Ōnamuchi-no-kami.

What to see

• Nachi Falls, a 133-meter waterfall.
• UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
• Visitors directly worship the waterfall.

When to go

• Fan Festival is held on July 14.
• Sacred rope replaced on July 9 and December 27.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.