Seigantoji

青岸渡寺

4.5Est. 60Nachi-Katsuura, Kansai

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overview

Historic Buddhist temple sharing grounds with Nachi Taisha, offering iconic waterfall views.

Standing directly beside Kumano Nachi Taisha, this temple shares a history of syncretic Shinto-Buddhist worship. It offers the world-famous view of its three-story red pagoda with Nachi Waterfall plunging in the background. The temple itself is a vital stop on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage.

Local tips

You can pay a small fee to enter the pagoda and climb to the top for an elevated view of the waterfall.

Practical info

Japanese name: 青岸渡寺
Nearest station: Nachi-san Bus Stop (15 min walk)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

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