A Kumano shrine in Fukushima Prefecture that enshrines the Kumano deities, part of the widespread network of Kumano shrines throughout Japan that originated from the sacred Kumano Sanzan in the Kii Peninsula.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Gongen
- Kami enshrined
- Kumano Gongen, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Hayatama-no-Mikoto, Fusumi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.2831527, 140.9876018
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is commonly associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines are known for their syncretic tradition blending Shinto and Buddhist elements, and their association with the Yatagarasu, the three-legged crow that serves as a divine messenger and symbol of guidance.
Historical note
Like other Kumano shrines across Japan, this shrine was likely established through the medieval practice of bunrei, where spiritual essence from the original Kumano Sanzan was ceremonially transferred to create new shrine locations, spreading Kumano worship throughout the country.