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Kumano Nachi Taisha

熊野那智大社

Address: 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町那智山1

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History

Kumano Nachi Taisha developed within the Nachi mountain pilgrimage landscape and venerates Kumano Fusumi. The religious association describes the shrine’s connection with Nachi Falls and the longstanding combined Buddhist and Shinto worship of the mountain.

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Sources 熊野那智大社 - 神仏霊場会【公式ページ】

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Nishigozen Chief Sanctuary
The chief sanctuary enshrines Kumano Fusumi Okami.
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Takimiya Sanctuary
The first sanctuary stands at the northern end.
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Shoseiden Sanctuary
The second sanctuary enshrines Ietsumimiko Okami.
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Nakagozen Sanctuary
The third sanctuary enshrines Mikohayatama Okami.
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Wakamiya Sanctuary
The fifth sanctuary is dedicated to Amaterasu.
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Hasshaden Sanctuary
Eight deities are revered in this separate sixth sanctuary.
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Worship Hall
The worship hall faces the six sanctuaries.
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Miagatahiko Shrine
Yatagarasu is revered at this subsidiary shrine.
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Treasure Hall
The shrine collection is housed in this hall.
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Sacred Camphor Tree
A hollow trunk distinguishes the sacred camphor tree.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Getting there

The shrine parking area holds 30 cars and is reached via the fire-prevention road, whose published toll is 800 yen. Visitors needing the lift should ask shrine staff.

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Sources 熊野那智大社

Kumano Nachi Taisha

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History

Explore the grounds

Nishigozen Chief Sanctuary

Takimiya Sanctuary

Shoseiden Sanctuary

Nakagozen Sanctuary

Wakamiya Sanctuary

Hasshaden Sanctuary

Worship Hall

Miagatahiko Shrine

Treasure Hall

Sacred Camphor Tree

Visiting information

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