Nachi Waterfall

Wakayama (和歌山県)
Tourist Attraction
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Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301, Japan

0735-55-0321

4.6 (9.2k reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

About

This 133-m. flow of natural water is considered the tallest individual waterfall in Japan.

Reviews

Chris CHEUNG

Chris CHEUNG

a week ago

Gorgeous view. Even the waterfall is not one of the highest waterfall in the word. However, when the Torii, waterfall, and forest combined together, the atmosphere is full of peaceful and harmony. I can ensure that everyone can enjoy this moment very much.
Jane the Backpacker

Jane the Backpacker

3 weeks ago

After years of wanting to visit Nachi Falls, we were finally here to experience the Nachi Taisha Shrine, the falls, and the Kumano Kodo — a World Cultural Heritage site. This was not a very busy day, judging by the tourist traffic, although it was a rainy day. We parked at the Nachikuro store, where we had morning coffee. The store staff was extremely friendly, even helping us call the front desk of Hotel Urashima, where we were to collect something from its Lost & Found. We ascended to Nachi Taisha via the hundreds of stair steps, tried the hole in the tree, admired the Seiganto-ji Temple, and walked the section of Kumano Kodo hidden in a forest of giant trees to the majestic Nachi Falls. We drank the water at the foot of the falls, which is said to have the magical power of granting long life. Overall, this was an extremely enjoyable experience. We got soaked; we should have brought umbrellas. However, the rain didn't prevent us from having a wonderful day at Nachi. Since this is part of a national park, visits to scenic sites are free, except for the entrance to the falls.
Kevin Diek

Kevin Diek

2 months ago

Very beautiful and worth going close! most people only go to the temple on top to get the famous picture with the pagoda in front but you should really stop at the taki mae station and go down the stairs. It's free but you can pay 300¥ for a "special" observation deck which is a little bit closer
Vincent Chiu

Vincent Chiu

a month ago

One of the 3 biggest waterfalls in Japan. A must see spot when visiting Nachikatsuura. 500 yen fee for the closest parking lot. The waterfall is spectacular. I was almost stunned when I saw it.
Sammy Davis-Mendelow

Sammy Davis-Mendelow

5 months ago

Absolutely beautiful. No fee to see the falls, but it was a 300-en fee to go to the worship area (platform closer to the falls). Also 300-en to enter the pagoda closer to the top of the cliffs Took a bus from Nachi station, can also take it from Kii-katsuura station.