Top Things to do in Higashimuro-gun
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Discover the best top things to do in Higashimuro-gun, Japan including Nachi Mitaki Falls, Seigantoji Temple, Kumano Nachi Taisha, Umikongo, Daimonzaka, Cape Shionomisaki, Hashigui Rock, Kashinozaki Lighthouse, Fudarakusanji Temple, Hirou Shrine.
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1. Nachi Mitaki Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 709 reviews
Reviewed By AhasverSaoPaulo
Best accessible by car or bus. Also a popular pilgrimage if you are still fit enough. First stop is usually a parking lot on a slope opposite the falls from where you walk down many stairs of old stone slabs (handrail) to a platform below the falls. The torii of the small Shinto Shrine there is the standard fpto backdrop for the tour group. Tipp: at the rightmost window of the Shrine there is a little door. For a spiritual contribution of only ¥300 you can from there coimb up some additional steps to two platforms mich closer to the falls and with VERY few tourists (the groups don't have the time). As a matter of fact, for more than ten minutes we were there alone! After that you have to climb up back to the parking lot. From there it is strongly recommended to go up further to both the Buddhist Temple with its beautiful Pagoda and to another (bigger) Shinto Shrine. The view if the falls from there is piceless (If you cannot or do not want to climb up there, parking is available for ¥800)
2. Seigantoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By Brisbane41 - Newcastle, Australia
This place encompases many to see in one day and they are all close together and can be done in 2 to 3 hours easily with good fitness. To get here from Kii-Katsuura Station just walk to the bus shelter and purchase a round ticket to Nachi-San and the bus will take you directly here. There are many nearby walking trails and other religious shrines that all share the backdrop of Nachi Falls. It is a photographers dream and is the place where you get all those stunning photos that make your friends at home jealous. It is also a peaceful and serene place. There are food stalls and souvenir shops also available.
3. Kumano Nachi Taisha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
If not coming from Wakayama, it can be a full day to get here, BUT worth it if (as I had) not much tourists and a beautiful day. Wear comfortable shoes if you want to see more than the view off the bus.
4. Umikongo
5. Daimonzaka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By bearykim - Singapore, Singapore
lovely walk.. abit challenging as there’s lots of steps, i took the bamboo sticks available along the way which helps the ascend.. quite a magical walk up the stone steps with rows of very majestic trees..
6. Cape Shionomisaki
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By instajan66 - Bornem, Belgium
There was literally no one around when I was here. A large area to walk around and see the ocean from yet another viewpoint. Spectacular rocks. I loved the cute smartphone stand in front of the Shionimisaki mark.
7. Hashigui Rock
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By AFitnessFoodie - Barbados, Caribbean
This place is a natural wonder and always a good place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. If the tide is low, you can actually walk out onto the rocks and if you happen to visit in December, the rocks are likely to be illuminated. Well worth a visit.
8. Kashinozaki Lighthouse
9. Fudarakusanji Temple
10. Hirou Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
It sure gives you perspective on how high the falls are when you reach it foot; you have an opportunity to try some of the water.
