Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301, Japan
Wakayama
Japan's highest waterfall cascade. Revered as a sacred deity.
Nachi Falls boasts a 133-meter drop, making it Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall. Long revered as the sacred deity of Hutaki Shrine, it offers visitors a breathtaking view from the worship platform near the waterfall basin, where the massive cascade thunders down before their eyes.
The view of the three-story pagoda and Nachi Falls together is one of Wakayama's most iconic photo spots. The vista from the grounds of Seigantoji Temple is particularly stunning, with the striking contrast between the vermillion pagoda and the white waterfall.
The falls are believed to offer benefits of longevity and extended life. The "waterfall water" available for visitors to drink is popular among those seeking these blessings.
