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Seiganto-ji & Nachi Falls 青岸渡寺
World Heritage SiteBuddhist temple in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
史About
Seiganto-ji (青岸渡寺) (lit. 'Temple of Crossing the Blue Shore') is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 as part of Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range. According to a legend, it was founded by Ragyō Shōnin, a monk from India. The temple was purposely built near Nachi Falls, where it may have previously been a site of nature worship. Seiganto-ji, part of the Kumano Sanzan shrine complex, is one of the few remaining jingū-ji or shrine temples following the forcible separation of Shinto and Buddhism during the Meiji restoration.
It is the first stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and the main hall is classified as an Important Cultural Property by the Japanese government.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Nachikatsuura, Wakayama |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Official website | saikoku33.gr.jp/01 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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解Japan Tourism Agency explanations
見Things to look for here
Shinto神道
Buddhism in Japan日本の仏教
Tendai Buddhism天台宗
Kannon観世音菩薩
Meiji Restoration明治維新
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Seiganto-ji & Nachi Falls?
Seiganto-ji (青岸渡寺) (lit.
Where is Seiganto-ji & Nachi Falls?
Seiganto-ji & Nachi Falls is in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama.
Is Seiganto-ji & Nachi Falls a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. Its designations include: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site; Important Cultural Property of Japan.
What are the opening hours of Seiganto-ji & Nachi Falls?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: http://www.saikoku33.gr.jp/01/
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