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Kumano Shrine

熊野神社

Kumano Jinja

Gifu

A local shrine dedicated to the Kumano deities, part of the widespread network of Kumano shrines found throughout Japan. These shrines typically enshrine the Kumano Gongen, considered manifestations of various Buddhist and Shinto deities, particularly associated with Amaterasu Omikami.

宗派
Kumano
宗教
shinto
祭神
Kumano Gongen (manifestation of Amaterasu)
祀られている神
Kumano Hayatama no Mikoto, Kumano Fusumi no Mikoto, Kumano Musubi no Mikoto
座標
35.2956892, 136.7714412

参拝のヒント

Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is commonly associated with Kumano shrines.

文化的背景

Kumano shrines are connected to the famous Kumano Sanzan pilgrimage sites in the Kii Peninsula and represent the syncretic blend of Shinto and Buddhism known as shinbutsu-shūgō. They are often associated with spiritual purification and mountain worship.

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