A Kumano shrine in Fukushima Prefecture, part of the widespread network of Kumano shrines found throughout Japan. These shrines typically enshrine the principal deities of the Kumano Sanzan, the three sacred mountains of the Kumano region in the Kii Peninsula.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Sanzan deities
- Kami enshrined
- Kumano Hayatama no Okami, Kumano Fusumi no Okami, Kumano Kotoshiro-nushi no Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.9126535, 140.7874781
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is commonly associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines are associated with the syncretic tradition combining Shinto and Buddhism, and are connected to the ancient pilgrimage routes of Kumano Kodo. They often serve local communities while maintaining spiritual connections to the sacred Kumano mountains.