Seiganto-ji Temple

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이야기 7구간총 15분 03초

역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Orientation2:29

Welcome to Seiganto-ji, the 'Temple of Crossing the Blue Shore,' a site of extraordinary spiritual resonance located in the rugged Key Mountains of Wakayama Prefecture. This Buddhist temple is uniquely significant as the first…
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2Daimon-zaka: The Pilgrim's Ascent2:15

Our journey begins at the 'Daimon-zaka,' an ancient cobblestone staircase that serves as the final approach to the Nachi temple and shrine complex. Stretching for approximately 600 meters, this path is lined with massive,…
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3The Main Hall (Honden): Momoyama Legacy2:17

The 'Honden,' or Main Hall of Seiganto-ji, is a structure of immense historical and architectural value. Rebuilt in 1590 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi after the previous building was burned during Oda Nobunaga's campaigns, it stands as a…
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4Yatagarasu: The Three-Legged Crow2:06

As you transition from the Buddhist temple to the adjacent Shinto shrine grounds, you will encounter numerous symbols of a three-legged crow, known as 'Yatagarasu.' This legendary creature is a central figure in the mythology of…
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5The Three-Story Pagoda: The Iconic Frame2:23

The 'Sanjunoto,' or Three-Story Pagoda, is perhaps the most photographed building in Japan, serving as a brilliant orange foreground to the white cascade of Nachi Falls. Although the original pagoda burned down in 1581 and was…
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6Nachi Falls: The Great Cascade of the Gods2:16

Finally, we descend from the temple grounds to the base of Nachi Falls, known as 'Hiro-no-taki.' This is the spiritual heart of the entire region. The waterfall is 133 meters high and 13 meters wide, with a water volume that is…
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7Closing1:17

As we conclude our exploration of Seiganto-ji and Nachi Falls, I hope you carry with you the sense of 'rebirth' that pilgrims have sought here for a millennium. We have walked the ancient stones of the Daimon-zaka, touched the…
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