Nachi Falls
那智滝
Japan's tallest single-tier waterfall serves as a sacred deity and is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Wakayama Prefecture.
What it is
- The tallest single-tier waterfall under Japanese administration with a vertical drop of 133 meters.
- A sacred site that serves as the deity of Hiro-jinja Shrine.
- One of Japan's Three Famous Waterfalls and a designated National Scenic Spot.
- A UNESCO World Heritage site where Emperor Kazan reportedly performed ascetic training.
What to see
- The main 133-meter vertical drop which is 13 meters wide at the top.
- A sacred rope at the top of the falls that is replaced twice a year.
- The surrounding area containing a total of forty-eight different waterfalls.
- Hiro-jinja Shrine where the waterfall itself is worshipped as a god.
Getting there
- Buses run to the falls from Kii-Katsuura and Nachi stations.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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