A Kumano shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the three principal deities of the Kumano mountains. Like other Kumano shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a branch of the sacred Kumano Sanzan complex in Wakayama Prefecture, bringing the spiritual power and blessings of the Kumano mountains to the local community.
- 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
- 35.4424183, 139.3331821
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Kumano symbols such as the three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) which may appear in shrine decorations or talismans.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines are associated with the ancient Kumano faith that blends Shinto and Buddhist elements, originally centered on the sacred mountains of the Kii Peninsula. The Kumano deities are revered for protection, purification, and spiritual guidance.