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Kumano Shrine

熊野神社

Kumano Jinja

Kanagawa

A local Kumano shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture, part of the extensive network of Kumano shrines throughout Japan that originated from the sacred Kumano Sanzan mountains in the Kii Peninsula. These shrines typically serve as regional spiritual centers promoting harmony between Shinto and Buddhist traditions.

宗派
Kumano
宗教
shinto
祭神
Kumano Gongen (manifestation of Buddhist-Shinto syncretism)
祀られている神
Kumano Gongen, Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto
座標
35.3446571, 139.6364954

参拝のヒント

Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is sacred to Kumano shrines and represents divine guidance.

文化的背景

Kumano shrines represent one of Japan's most significant examples of shinbutsu-shugo (Shinto-Buddhist syncretism), where kami are viewed as manifestations of Buddhist deities. The Kumano faith emphasizes purification, rebirth, and the afterlife.

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