Nachi Falls

These stone foundations mark the historical site of a former teahouse that once served resting pilgrims on the Kumano Kodo trail.

This sacred mountain peak is a prominent landmark of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, characterized by its dense ancient forests.

An archaeological site preserving the subtle earthworks and remnants of a historical resting stop for ancient mountain travelers.

This dramatic viewpoint allows visitors to witness Japan's tallest single-tier waterfall cascading down a sheer rock face.

The weathering architecture of this abandoned structure provides a striking contrast to the lush Japanese forest reclaiming it.

Serving as the final subsidiary shrine on the route to Kumano Nachi Taisha, these historic ruins sit quietly beneath towering cedar trees.

Perched on the coastal cliffs, this operational lighthouse serves as a vital maritime beacon against the Pacific Ocean backdrop.

This rugged peak provides hikers panoramic views over the surrounding dense cedar forests and the distant coastline.

Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, this bustling vermilion Shinto shrine complex is built high on the mountainside near Nachi Falls.

Known for historical monks who set sail in sealed boats toward the Buddhist pure land, this heritage temple stands near the scenic coast.

Situated in a historic whaling town, this specialized museum exhibits large skeletons and traces the 400-year history of local marine hunting.

Perched high on Mount Myoho, this remote Buddhist temple gives a serene atmosphere for ascetic practices and mountain worship.

Rebuilt in vivid red and gold, this classic three-tiered Buddhist structure creates a pretty foreground against the dramatic plunging waterfall.

Overlooking the natural rocky landscape, this soothing hot spring bath allows guests to unwind in open-air thermal pools.