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Wakayama: Kumano Kodo Sacred Walk to Nachi in Heian Attire
Nachikatsuura
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step back into the Heian period of Japan on this guided tour along the Kumano Kodo, where history and spirituality intertwine. Dress in authentic Heian-style clothing as you ascend the sacred Daimon-zaka leading to Kumano Nachi Taisha. Immerse yourself in the stories of ancient pilgrims while navigating this UNESCO World Heritage site. Your knowledgeable guide will enlighten you about the significance of the pilgrimage and its deities, culminating at the stunning Nachi Waterfall, revered as a sacred entity. Choose between an on-site meeting or a convenient pick-up from Nachi Station, making this journey accessible for everyone.
- Dress in authentic Heian attire to relive Japan's cultural hi...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Heian-style clothing rental
Visit to Nachi Waterfall
Visit to Seiganto-ji Temple
Visit to Kumano Nachi Taisha
Guided tour with a local expert
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Nachi Station
If you choose the Nachi Station departure option, please meet in front of the ticket gate at Nachi Station.
Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
Return
Daimonzaka Chaya
The tour concludes near bus stops and tourist parking areas, offering excellent accessibility.
Dressed in your traditional garments, walk the ancient stone path of Daimon-zaka, shaded by towering cedar trees and wrapped in mountain mist. Each step echoes the journeys of pilgrims from a thousand years ago, blending devotion, beauty, and the quiet rhythm of nature.
40 minutes
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Daimonzaka
Dressed in your traditional garments, walk the ancient stone path of Daimon-zaka, shaded by towering cedar trees and wrapped in mountain mist. Each step echoes the journeys of pilgrims from a thousand years ago, blending devotion, beauty, and the quiet rhythm of nature.
50 minutes
3
Kumano Nachi Taisha
At the summit, your Heian robes flutter in the breeze as you stand before the vivid vermilion halls of Kumano Nachi Taisha. Here, your guide explains the sacred role of this shrine within the Kumano faith—where rebirth and purification intertwine with the divine.
30 minutes
4
Seiganto-ji Temple
Beside the shrine stands Seiganto-ji, a Buddhist temple where the harmony of Shinto and Buddhism still lives. In your Heian-style clothing, light a candle or incense as pilgrims once did, feeling the unity of faith that transcended religions.
30 minutes
5
Nachi Waterfall
The journey culminates at Nachi Waterfall, a sacred cascade worshiped since ancient times. Clad in your noble attire, stand before its roaring power and feel the living presence of the divine—a breathtaking finale to your pilgrimage through faith and beauty.
30 minutes
Wakayama: Kumano Kodo Sacred Walk to Nachi in Heian Attire
Nachikatsuura
About
Step back into the Heian period of Japan on this guided tour along the Kumano Kodo, where history and spirituality intertwine. Dress in authentic Heian-style clothing as you ascend the sacred Daimon-zaka leading to Kumano Nachi Taisha. Immerse yourself in the stories of ancient pilgrims while navigating this UNESCO World Heritage site. Your knowledgeable guide will enlighten you about the significance of the pilgrimage and its deities, culminating at the stunning Nachi Waterfall, revered as a sacred entity. Choose between an on-site meeting or a convenient pick-up from Nachi Station, making this journey accessible for everyone.
- Dress in authentic Heian attire to relive Japan's cultural hi...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Heian-style clothing rental
Visit to Nachi Waterfall
Visit to Seiganto-ji Temple
Visit to Kumano Nachi Taisha
Guided tour with a local expert
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Nachi Station
If you choose the Nachi Station departure option, please meet in front of the ticket gate at Nachi Station.
Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
Return
Daimonzaka Chaya
The tour concludes near bus stops and tourist parking areas, offering excellent accessibility.