Half day trip to Nachi Falls of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail!
Daimon zaka is an impressive cobblestone staircase slope which runs from the base of the valley to Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto ji Temple and Nachi waterfall.
It is lined with centuries old Japanese cedars, cypress, camphor trees and bamboo groves. Daimon zaka means large gate slope referring to a gate that once stood nearby. This is an excellent short walk on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.
The actual stone staircase is about 600 meters long with 267 stairs. At the base of the slope is the impressive Meitosugi, husband and wife cedar trees whose roots are entwined beneath the path. Close by is the Daimon zaka chaya where you can rent Heian period kimonos, great for some memorial photos. Near the top of the slope you can catch your first glimpse of the awe inspiring Nachi falls.
At the top of Daimon zaka, you can continue upstairs another 20 minutes to the shrine complex area and visit Kumano Nachi Taisha, Seiganto-ji Temple. It is probably best to climb the stairs to the shrine grounds first, and then walk down beside the pagoda to the falls.
There are some souvenir shops along the way and some small restaurants at the top.
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