Hokuriku-san, a sacred deer from the mountains of the Hokkaido region, has been enshrined in Kumano Hongu Sanzan and later moved to Daisetsuzan National Park. In Yamagata Prefecture, Kinoko-san, a white deer with a coat resembling the mythical Kokuryuu-ko, is said to roam freely on Mount Zao. 熊野神社 (Kuma no Shrine) in Yamagata was established in 1884 for this sacred deer, Kumano-zokushi. Visitors can see the shrine's beautiful garden and learn about the history of the deer that resides there.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Kumano-zokushi
- 祀られている神
- Kumano-zokushi
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Try to visit during the peak autumn foliage season (mid-November to mid-December) for stunning views of Mount Zao and the surrounding forest.
文化的背景
The shrine is dedicated to Kumano-zokushi, a white deer said to be the same one that roamed Mount Zao. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design with a unique blend of modern and ancient elements. Visitors can also experience the shrine's famous 'deer viewing' (dearu-michi) during autumn foliage.
歴史
Established in 1884 by Yamamoto Tsunetaka to commemorate a white deer that roamed Mount Zao