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Wakayama: Kumano Kodo Sacred Walk to Nachi in Heian Attire

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is S$451 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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 history
  • Guided walk along the sacred Kumano Kodo to Kumano Nachi Taisha
  • Learn about the Kumano faith and the significance of the Nachi Waterfall
  • Choose between two convenient meeting plans for your journey
Activity location
  • Daimonzaka Chaya
    • 392-4 Nachisan
    • 649-5301, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Nachi Station
    • Hamanomiya
    • 649-5314, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Wakayama: Walk Daimon-zaka to Nachi in Noble Heian Attire
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Starting point:
Daimonsaka Information Centre, MVXC+FH, Ichinono, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5302, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
S$451.39 x 1 AdultS$451.39
Total
Price is S$451.39
Until Sun, 1 Feb
From Nachi Station Option
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

From Nachi Station Option
Starting point:
Nachi Station, Hamanomiya, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5314, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
S$517.05 x 1 AdultS$517.05
Total
Price is S$517.05
Until Sun, 1 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Heian-style clothing rental
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Nachi Waterfall
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Seiganto-ji Temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Kumano Nachi Taisha
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour with a local expert
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Daimonzaka Chaya
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Daimonzaka
  • 50m
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.
Kumano Nachi Taisha
  • 30m
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.
Seiganto-ji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Nachi Waterfall
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location
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    Daimonzaka Chaya
    • 392-4 Nachisan
    • 649-5301, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Nachi Station
    • Hamanomiya
    • 649-5314, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan
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    Daimonsaka Information Centre
    • Ichinono
    • 649-5302, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Japan

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