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📍  Seiganto-ji

✈️  Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM)

🚗  94.8 KM

⏱️  2 hours, 1 minute

Seiganto-ji Temple, nestled near the iconic Nachi Falls in Wakayama, Japan, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a vital part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes, offering stunning views of the falls and the Pacific Ocean. It is generally accessible via local bus from Kii-Katsuura Station, followed by a walk involving numerous stone steps, which means it may not be suitable for those with significant mobility issues or wheelchairs. Visitors can easily explore the temple solo, though guided tours can provide deeper cultural and historical insights. The temple is open year-round, with spring and autumn being particularly scenic for cherry blossoms and fall foliage, respectively, though these are also peak seasons. While the main temple grounds are typically free, specific areas like the Sanjūdō Pagoda may have a small entrance fee (e.g., a few hundred yen), in addition to bus fares (approximately 660 yen one-way). A typical visit duration, including exploring the immediate surroundings and the iconic waterfall viewpoint, is usually 1-2 hours, but can be extended if exploring nearby Kumano Kodo trails.