Japanese
Nachi Primeval Forest（Nachi Genshirin）
那智原始林
Retaining the original structure of an ancient forest
A primeval forest spreads over the area around Nachi Waterfall. The so-called Nachi Primeval Forest was designated as a “National Natural Monument of Japan” in 1928, and has also been enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because of the warm humid climate of the region, there are various kinds of plants inhabiting the Forest; not only laurel forest areas and areas of coniferous trees but also species of subtropical ferns are found there. In order to enter the Nachi Primeval Forest, you must be accompanied by an authorized guide.
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Access
60 minutes’ walk from Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine or Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple. You are not allowed to enter the Nachi Primeval Forest without proper authorization. In February and March every year, the Nachi-Katsuura Town Tourism Association provides the “Mystery Walking Tour” that takes you to the Nachi Primeval Forest and the “Three Waterfalls of Nachi,” which include Nachi Waterfall (Ichi-no-Taki Waterfall or First Fall), Ni-no-Taki Waterfall (Second Fall), and San-no-Taki Waterfall (Third Fall).
