A Kumano shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the Kumano deities, part of the widespread network of Kumano shrines throughout Japan that trace their spiritual lineage to the sacred Kumano mountains of the Kii Peninsula.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Gongen
- Kami enshrined
- Kumano Gongen, Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.3105182, 132.5781389
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (yatagarasu) symbol associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines are known for their syncretic blend of Shinto and Buddhist elements, and their connection to the legendary three-legged crow that guided Emperor Jimmu, making them important sites for guidance and spiritual direction.
Historical note
Like other Kumano shrines across Japan, this shrine likely developed through the medieval spread of Kumano faith, when pilgrims and monks carried the worship of Kumano deities from the sacred mountains of Wakayama to distant provinces including Shikoku.