Seiganto-ji Temple

Seigantoji is the first temple in the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage. It overlooks the sacred Nachi Falls and is situated right next to the
Kumano-Nachi Shrine.

Seigantoji temple

View from below Seigantoji temple towards the sea.

The temple's principal image is a Nyorin Kannon and its treasures include a 7th or 8th century Kannon Bosatsu.

Seigantoji Nyorin Kannon

Seigantoji's Nyorin Kannon.

Seiganto Temple Kannon

Kannon welcomes pilgrims in front of Seigantoji temple.

Seigantoji temple

Seigantoji temple hondo.

Nachi Falls

Seiganto-ji temple pagoda and Nachi Falls.

Seigantoji Kannon Bosatsu

Kannon Bosatsu.

Seigantoji Temple Hondo Entrance

Seigantoji Temple Hondo entrance.

Seigantoji Temple Hondo

Seigantoji Temple Hondo.

Seigantoji Temple Jizo

Unusual sculpture of Jizo at Seigantoji Temple.

Seigantoji Temple Iron Lantern

Iron lantern at Seigantoji Temple.

Seigantoji Temple Pagoda Nachi Falls

Seigantoji Temple's pagoda and Nachi Falls.

Seigantoji Temple Hotei

Statue of Hotei below Seigantoji Temple.

Seigantoji Temple Pagoda Nachi Falls

View of Nachi Falls from Seigantoji Temple's pagoda.