A Kumano shrine in Gifu Prefecture, part of the extensive network of Kumano shrines found throughout Japan. These shrines are dedicated to the Kumano Gongen, a syncretic blend of Shinto kami and Buddhist deities associated with the sacred Kumano mountains of the Kii Peninsula.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Gongen (Kumano deities)
- Kami enshrined
- Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.2129154, 136.6042145
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol often associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines are connected to the ancient Kumano faith, which combines Shinto and Buddhist elements. The Kumano deities are associated with purification, rebirth, and spiritual transformation, drawing from the mountainous sacred landscape of the original Kumano region.