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Nachi Falls

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Nachi Falls

那智の滝

Wakayama · Kansai

Nachi Falls is one of Japan's tallest waterfalls, plunging 133 meters into a serene pool below. It is surrounded by lush greenery and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on more famous attractions in Japan, overlooking this natural wonder.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.6· 11,351 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to enter the Hiro Shrine precinct and view the falls. The closer viewing platform (御瀧拝所舞台) costs ¥300 adults / ¥200 elementary–junior high; preschoolers free.
Website
kumanonachitaisha.or.jp/pavilion/waterfall.html

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • Free to enter the Hiro Shrine precinct and view the falls. The closer viewing platform (御瀧拝所舞台) costs ¥300 adults / ¥200 elementary–junior high; preschoolers free.

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Shin-Osaka Station · ~3h 53m by car

Tags

waterfallnatureunesco

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