Just a 30-minute drive from central Kyoto!
Experience this Waterfall meditation that makes your Kyoto trip truly unforgettable!（No preparation, Just yourself）
Legend has it that Emperor Goshirakawa purified himself under the waterfall at Kumano Nyakuōji Shrine before setting off on his pilgrimage to the sacred place.
Now you can follow in his footsteps—take part in this sacred waterfall ritual at the spiritually powerful Kumano Nyakuōji Shrine, and discover a great experience said to bring clarity, renewal, and good fortune.
■ Participation fee (per person)
22,000 yen(tax included)
What’s included
Purification ritual by a Shinto priest, waterfall experience, traditional white kimono(including sandals), and a commemorative goshuin.
■ Schedule
2025/05/11(Sun) – 2025/10/13(Sun) 3 times a day
*Except Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the above period.
Please choose your time from the following sessions(maximum 10 people per session).
(1) from 10:30 / (2) from 13:30 / (3) from 15:30
■Access
Kumano Nyakuōji Shrine
2 Nyakuojicho Sakyo-ku,
Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu 606-8444
Japan
* Please come by public transportation.
■Important Notes
- Ages 18 and up only
- Must be in good health
- Pregnant individuals cannot participate
- Tattoos are not permitted
- No alcohol on the day of the experience
- No photography in the sacred area (negotiable)
- Consent form required before participation
