A combined shrine complex in Kochi Prefecture that houses both Shisha Shrine and Kumano Shrine under one worship hall. The Kumano component connects this shrine to the ancient Kumano faith tradition that originated 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
- 33.5723245, 133.5534793
Visitor tip
Look for the shared worship hall that serves both shrine components, representing the historical practice of combining multiple kami under one roof.
Cultural notes
The Kumano faith represents one of Japan's most ancient spiritual traditions, combining Shinto and Buddhist elements. Kumano shrines across Japan serve as spiritual outposts of the sacred Kumano Sanzan pilgrimage sites.