Nachi no Taki Waterfall

The collective name for pilgrimage routes leading to the three Grand Shrines of Kumano on the Kii Peninsula. UNESCO World Heritage listed, they share the distinction with Spain's Santiago de Compostela as one of only two pilgrimage routes with World Heritage status. Walking moss-covered stone paths through cedar forests captivates trekkers worldwide.

A signature waterfall in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, ranking among Japan's three greatest falls with a 133-meter drop. Revered as the object of worship for Nachi Taisha, which honors the water deity. Surrounded by trees over 800 years old, this sacred space has been a pilgrimage destination for ascetics and devotees since ancient times.

Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall at 133 meters in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture. Worshipped as the sacred body of Kumano Nachi Taisha, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.' The combination of the three-story pagoda and waterfall is one of Japan's most iconic landscapes.

Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall in Wakayama, known for its sacred landscape unified with Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine. As a destination on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, it embodies the fusion of nature worship and faith in Japanese spiritual culture.

Historic pilgrimage routes in southern Wakayama leading to the three Kumano shrines. Walked by nobility and commoners since the Heian period, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The pristine forest trails feature historical stone markers and shrines, preserving Japan's sacred pilgrimage tradition and offering authentic spiritual trekking experiences.

A castle with a National Treasure keep, nicknamed 'Crow Castle' for its striking black lacquered exterior. It houses Japan's oldest existing five-story, six-floor castle tower, and its beautiful setting against the Northern Alps backdrop attracts visitors year-round.

One of Japan's Three Scenic Views in Miyazu, Kyoto. A 3.6km sandbar crossing Miyazu Bay lined with pine trees creates a unique landscape. Its name — 'Bridge to Heaven' — comes from the illusion of a heavenly bridge when viewed upside-down between one's legs.