A local shrine dedicated to the Kumano deities, part of the widespread network of Kumano shrines found throughout Japan. These shrines typically enshrine the Kumano Gongen, considered manifestations of various Buddhist and Shinto deities, particularly associated with Amaterasu Omikami.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Gongen (manifestation of Amaterasu)
- Kami enshrined
- Kumano Hayatama no Mikoto, Kumano Fusumi no Mikoto, Kumano Musubi no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.2956892, 136.7714412
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is commonly associated with Kumano shrines.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines are connected to the famous Kumano Sanzan pilgrimage sites in the Kii Peninsula and represent the syncretic blend of Shinto and Buddhism known as shinbutsu-shūgō. They are often associated with spiritual purification and mountain worship.