A Kumano shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the powerful deities of the Kumano Sanzan, the three sacred mountains of the Kii Peninsula. Kumano shrines throughout Japan serve as branch shrines of the original Kumano complex in Wakayama, bringing the protective power of these ancient mountain deities to local communities.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Sanzan deities
- Kami enshrined
- Kumano Hayatama no Mikoto, Kumano Fusumi no Mikoto, Kumano Musubi no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.0998931, 137.0068926
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is closely associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano worship centers on the three sacred mountains of Hongū, Shingū, and Nachi in the Kii Peninsula. The Kumano deities are associated with purification, rebirth, and spiritual transformation, making Kumano shrines important centers for personal renewal and protection.