[2025 Nachikatsuura Attraction] Travel Guide for Saigoku 33-Temple Kannon Sacred Pilgrimage No.1 - Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple (Updated Mar)

Nachi day trip although very rushed but because its attractions are quite concentrated😂 so can go to several places to visit So it's worth going if you have time😝 Among them, I like it the most ❤️ Nachishan Qinggandu Temple 💕 Its triple tower is a must-see Nachisan Aoki Toji Temple is located on the edge of Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine😍 It is also within the holy land and pilgrimage road of Mount Kii😌 It was also registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004🤭 The Qingandu Temple is said to be actually founded in the 4th century AD!! ️ So it already has 1600 years of history as much😌 There is a red triple pagoda behind the main hall of Qinggan Toji Temple😆 and the mountain forest of Nachi Falls forms a beautiful spot🙈 From JR Kii Katsuura Station, take the Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus🚌 to the finish line, Mount Nachi and then go straight up😂 Aoki Toji Temple is on the right😝 Aokido Temple is the first of the 33 places in the Western Kingdom☺️Represents the starting point of the ancient tour route in Japan🇯🇵🤔 Many believers will set off here and then visit the 33 ancient temples in Kansai!! ️ The history of Qing'an Du Temple can be traced back to the 4th century😆 It seems that the foundation was opened by the monk Naked Master from India to Japan 🤔 However, the building was ordered to be burned down by Oda Nobunaga 🥹 It was rebuilt in 1590🤪 It is the oldest building in the Kumano area This hall is free 🆓 to visit 👍🏻 worship is one of the incarnations of Ruyi Wheel Guanyin Bodhisattva ❤️ So this hall is also called Ruyi Wheel Hall 🤭 But the most important scenery of Qinggan Toji Temple is not the main hall😂 It looks like a supporting role The focus is on the triple Takanachi Falls in the back😝 So after the worship, you must continue walking🙈 so that you can see the unparalleled scenery The most classic of Nachi Mountain is the vermilion triple tower 😍 Behind the ancient Nachi Falls is 133 meters high pouring down 👍🏻 see people's eyes bright ❤️ However, the existing triple tower was actually rebuilt in 1972 🤣 enter the visit must pay 200yen tickets 🎫 #Japanese and Korean city attractions #good places to take pictures #parent-child activities #parent-child activities #weekend trip #overseas travel #Japan travel #japan attractions #japan travel guide

Visited in April 2023 *Seiganto-ji Temple The first temple of the Thirty-Three Kannon Temples of the Western Region, Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple, along with Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine, is a center of Kumano faith and attracts a lot of faith😊 It is said that the beginning was when the monk Naked Priest, who came to Nachi from India during the reign of Emperor Nintoku, felt the presence of Kannon Bodhisattva at Nachi Falls and built a hermitage at the current location✨ The Chozuya is said to be a water of longevity that will make you live longer if you drink it😊 #Prayer #Kumano Sanzan #Kumano Pilgrimage #Seiganto-ji Temple

I visited Nachi-san again. Time flies so fast; it's been eight years since my last visit. This time, I came during the off-season. There weren't many tourists, so the experience was great! Nachi-san is located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Its Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine, Seiganto-ji Temple, and Nachi Falls are all part of the World Cultural Heritage. This time, I hiked up from the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route again, passing by the two 800-year-old "Husband and Wife" cedar trees. Beneath my feet were moss-covered stone steps, simple yet profound. Along the way, there were lush, towering ancient trees, their thick branches intertwined, and their dense leaves blocking out the sun. In the tranquil atmosphere, occasional crisp birdsongs highlighted the serenity of the place. The bright red buildings of Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine on the mountain are particularly eye-catching and photogenic. The nearby Seiganto-ji Temple also has a unique charm, quiet and solemn. And the three-storied pagoda looks great in every photo. Although Nachi Falls is less imposing during the dry season, it is still beautiful, especially when framed with the three-storied pagoda, each enhancing the other's charm.

Most people will choose to get off at Daimonzaka and walk up to Nachi Taisha Shrine. For those who don't want to walk this 1 km uphill, I suggest you refer to my route. 1. Take bus No. 31 from Kii-Katsuura Station and get off at the last stop, Nachiyama 2. Nachi Taisha Shrine→Seigantoji Temple→Three-story Pagoda 3. Walk downhill through the forest to the Hitaki Shrine, where you’ll find a waterfall There are two options when you come out of Hitaki Shrine (1) If you don’t want to walk, go to the bus stop in front of the entrance [Nachi Falls] and take the bus back to Kii-Katsuura (2) If you want to experience the Kumano Kodo Trail, walk along the road for 10 minutes back to the terminal where you got off. Walk down towards Daimonzaka for about 15 minutes and you will see a road exit, which is the Kumano Kodo Trail bus stop. Then take the bus back to Kii-Katsuura. Reference time: 13:00-17:00 (Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine) 7:30-16:30 Public transportation: Take bus No. 31 of the Nachiyama Line from JR Kii-Katsuura Station and get off at Nachiyama Station (about 25 minutes) Must-visit 1. The triple pagoda and waterfall in the same frame 2. The large camphor tree next to Nachi Taisha Shrine A forest town on the Kumano Kodo

#DomesticTravelRecord If you go to Nachisan, Wakayama, you should visit Seiganto-ji Temple along with Nachi Falls The red three-story pagoda seen from the temple's high ground is beautiful, and it's a truly Japanese view! You'll be mesmerized by it. The mountain path to get here is steep, and there are about 500 steps, so it's a bit tiring, but sometimes this kind of trip is fun. You can rent Heian period costumes nearby ✨️ It was wonderful to see someone walking there at the right time. There is a parking lot a little further away, and it's free. 📍Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple 8 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture 7:00-16:30 #WakayamaTrip #WakayamaTourism #NachiFalls #Three-StoryPagoda

Nachisan Seiganto Shrine is a Tendai sect temple located in Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. You can see the history of the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism with Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. It is also known as the first temple of the pilgrimage to the Thirty-Three Kannon Temples of the Western Provinces, and is still visited by many pilgrims as a sacred place of Kannon faith. If you go towards the main hall, you will see a three-story vermilion tower that harmonizes beautifully with Nachi Falls, and it is a popular photo spot for postcards and posters that everyone has seen at least once! ! If you want to feel history and nature, please visit once. #Japanese scenery #breathtaking scenery #Wakayama #summer trip #amazing nature #summer trip #breathtaking scenery

It also has a Qingandu Temple with a deep red triple tower that symbolizes Nazhi Mountain. The existing triple tower of Qing'andu Temple was rebuilt in 1972. From the 3rd floor of the triple tower, you can see the whole picture of Nazhi Waterfall. From the front of Qinghaidu Temple, you can enjoy the wonderful fusion of the triple tower and the big waterfall in the background of the Nazhi virgin forest. It is one of the highlights of Kumano Nachi Taisha.