Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine | Episode 12 Pt 2 | Visiting Shikoku & Wakayama

Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine was the sight that convinced us to visit Wakayama Prefecture and to make our way to it’s Southern tip. The shrine complex is nestled in the mountains and is known for it’s famous 3 storied pagoda with large waterfall as it’s backdrop. It makes for a beautiful picture, and much of Wakayama’s tourist advertising showcases it.

In Part 2 of this 2 part episode we make our way to the grand shrine itself and explore the other sights at the top of the complex before making our way back down to visit Nachi Falls.

Come along with us as we make our way to the complex from our ryokan located in Katsuura. We take a local bus along the beautiful winding roads up into the mountains and then start to explore the vast complex including the main shrine, Nachiyama, the three-story pagoda and Nachi Falls.

In case you missed part 1:
Don’t miss the full series:

Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:42 – Headed to the Top
1:43 – At The Top
5:45 – Main Shrine
6:44 – Walking through a Tree
8:30 – Seigantoji Temple
9:44 – Lunch at Moudemochi
17:58 – Nachi Falls
21:06 – Ice Cream Stop
22:43 – Daimonzaka
25:41 – Bus Back
27:14 – Back in Kii-Katsuura
29:35 – Dinner
46:33 – Goodnight

Locations seen in this episode
📍 Gate –
📍 Large Torii –
📍 Main Shrine Building –
📍 Seigantoji (Temple) –
📍 Moudemochi –
📍 Entrance to Nachi Falls –
📍 Hirou Jinja –
📍 Ice Cream Stop –
📍 Our start to Daimonzaka –
📍 Proper start to Daimonzaka –
📍 Bus Stop –
📍 Manseiro Ryokan –

#Wakayama #KumanoNachiTaisha #Katsuura