A branch shrine of the famous Kumano Sanzan in Wakayama Prefecture, this local shrine brings the spiritual power and protective blessings of the Kumano deities to the Gifu region. Like other Kumano shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place for purification, healing, and spiritual renewal.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Gongen (Kumano deities)
- Kami enshrined
- Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.0401255, 137.3892989
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is closely associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines are associated with the Yatagarasu, the three-legged crow that serves as a divine messenger and guide. The Kumano faith emphasizes rebirth, purification, and the sacred power of nature, particularly mountains and forests.
Historical note
Kumano branch shrines were established throughout Japan as the Kumano faith spread from its origins in the Kii Peninsula. These shrines were often founded by Kumano pilgrims or through the influence of Shugendo practitioners who traveled between sacred mountains.