Nachi Falls: Day Trip from Osaka (120 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nachi Falls is a waterfall in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, about 120 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 那智滝 |
| Location | Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nachi Station – about 5.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 147 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 190 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Height | 133 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.67200, 135.89100 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kumanonachitaisha.or.jp/pavilion/waterfall.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nachi Station, about 5.2 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (那智滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Seiganto-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kumano Nachi Taisha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hirō Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- 48 Waterfalls of Nachi – Waterfall, less than 1 km away
- Mount Nachi – Mountain, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.