Admission
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Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture
At a Glance
The Sacred Camphor Tree is about 850 years old and is said to have been planted by Taira-no-Shigemori (1138–1179).
Kumano Nachi Taisha is one of the three Kumano Sanzan shrines, and pilgrims historically visited all three to complete the Kumano pilgrimage.
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Plan extra time to see Nachi Falls beside the shrine; the 133-meter waterfall is part of the sacred setting and linked to nearby Hiryū Shrine worship.
Look for the 850-year-old Sacred Camphor Tree between the shrine's heiden and Seigantoji; you can enter its hollow base to make an offering at a small altar.
If you're walking the Kumano Kodō, Kumano Nachi Taisha is one of the four UNESCO-listed pilgrimage destinations on the route, often visited with the other two Kumano Sanzan shrines.
8 structures on the grounds
Fascinating facts about this place
The Sacred Camphor Tree is about 850 years old and is said to have been planted by Taira-no-Shigemori (1138–1179).
Kumano Nachi Taisha is one of the three Kumano Sanzan shrines, and pilgrims historically visited all three to complete the Kumano pilgrimage.
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