A Kumano shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture, part of the extensive network of Kumano shrines throughout Japan that serve as branch shrines of the famous Kumano Sanzan in the Kii Peninsula. These shrines typically enshrine the Kumano deities and serve as accessible places of worship for those unable to make the pilgrimage to the sacred mountains of Wakayama.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Gongen (manifestation of Amaterasu)
- Kami enshrined
- Izanagi, Izanami, Susanoo
- Coordinates
- 35.4797623, 139.3104909
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is closely associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines are associated with the Kumano faith, which blends Shinto and Buddhist elements. The Kumano deities are considered manifestations of Buddhist figures, representing the syncretic religious practices that developed during Japan's medieval period.