A Kumano shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the Kumano Gongen deities, part of the broader Kumano faith that spread throughout Japan from the sacred Kumano mountains of Wakayama Prefecture.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Gongen deities
- Kami enshrined
- Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.3775189, 136.9678858
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol often associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines honor the three main Kumano deities associated with purification, creation, and protection. The Kumano faith combines Shinto and Buddhist elements, emphasizing spiritual purification and rebirth.