Nachisan
Daimonzaka of Kumano Kodo,
the sacred land of Kumano pilgrimage,
is the road of ancient people’s hearts.
Where the mountain of sacred sites is located with Nachi-no-Taki at the center.
kumanosanzan : Information of famous spots
Kumano Kodo Daimonzaka
The old route colored in moss
Learn more (Nachi-Katsuura Town Tourism Association)
Access
A 2-minute walk Daimonzaka
Local Bus Nachisan Line Time Table (PDF)
Nachisan Kanko Center
This is also a resting place when visiting Kumano Nachi Taisha/Nachisan Seigantoji Temple/Nachi-no-Taki.
Nachi-no-Taki
The tallest waterfall in Japan,
a cool power spot even in the summer
Learn more (Nachi-Katsuura Town Tourism Association)
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A 5-minute walk Nachi-no-Taki-mae
Local Bus Nachisan Line Time Table (PDF)
Kumano Nachi Taisha
One of the Kumano Sanzan,
where many believers still gather nowadays
Learn more (Nachi-Katsuura Town Tourism Association)
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A 5-minute walk Nachi-no-Taki-mae
Local Bus Nachisan Line Time Table (PDF)
Seigantoji Temple
The first stop of Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage
The three-storey pagoda and Nachi-no-Taki are must-see sceneries.
Learn more (Nachi-Katsuura Town Tourism Association)
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A 15-minute walk from Nachisan bus stop
Local Bus Nachisan Line Time Table (PDF)
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KUMANO GOBO NANKAI BUS For Nachisan from Kii-Katsuura station
To Daimonzaka approximately 20 min.
To Nachi-no-Taki-Mae approximately 24 min.
To Nachi-san approximately 25 min.
Local Bus Nachisan Line Time Table (PDF)
Round Trip Ticket for Nachisan
Kii-Katsuura station～Nachi station～Daimonzaka～Nachi-no-Taki-Mae～Nachi-san
- Adult: 1,200yen
- Child: 600yen
※Adult=12 and over,Child=7 to 11
※This Ticket is selled at the only Kii Katsuura station ticket office.
※Bus stops during Nachi Sta. and Nachi-san you can get on and off infinitely often.
Access to Kii-Katsuura Station and Shingu Station
By train
- From Osaka:
- 3 hr and 25 min to Kii-Katsuura Station, 3 hr and 40 min to Shingu Station from Shin-Osaka Station by JR Limited Express “Kuroshio”
- From Nagoya:
- 3 hr and 15 min to Shingu Station from Nagoya by JR Limited Express “Wide View Nanki”
By plane
- From Tokyo:
- approx. 1 hr and 15 min by plane from Haneda Airport to Shirahama Airport
1 hr and 50 min to Kii-Katsuura Station, 2 hr and 15 min to Shingu Station from Shirahama Airport by limousine bus
Course & Ticket
World Heritage Kumano Kodo Daimonzaka and Nachisan Circuit Course
The sightseeing bus “World Heritage Kumano Kodo Daimonzaka and Nachisan Circuit Course” is recommended when visiting Nachisan.
All seats require reservation
World Heritage Kumano Sanzan Circuit Course
The recommend sightseeing bus to travel around Kumano Sanzan in 1 day is the “World Heritage Kumano Sanzan Circuit Course”.
The bus departs from Kii-Katsuura Station, and it is possible to get on the bus along the way from Kawayu/Watase/Yunomine Onsen.
All seats require reservation