Seiganto-ji

青岸渡寺
temple in Nachikatsuura
#3 in Nachikatsuura / #122 in Japan
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Seiganto-ji is a historic Buddhist temple located in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. This temple is part of the Kumano Sanzan, a group of three grand shrines that are significant pilgrimage destinations. Seiganto-ji is renowned for its stunning three-story pagoda, which is set against the backdrop of the Nachi Falls, one of Japan's tallest and most beautiful waterfalls. The temple itself dates back to the 4th century, making it one of the oldest in the region, and it has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its cultural and historical significance.


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