A branch shrine of the famous Kumano Sanzan in Wakayama Prefecture, this Kanagawa shrine maintains the spiritual traditions of the Kumano faith. Like other Kumano shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a local center for worship of the Kumano deities and preserves the mountain worship traditions that originated in the Kii Peninsula.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Sanzan deities
- Kami enshrined
- Kumano Hayatama no Okami, Kumano Fusumi no Okami, Kumano Musubi no Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.3397467, 139.4319523
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is closely associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines are connected to the ancient pilgrimage routes of the Kumano Kodo and represent a syncretic blend of Shinto and Buddhist practices. The Kumano faith emphasizes purification, rebirth, and spiritual awakening through connection with sacred mountains.