A Kumano shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the powerful Kumano deities. Part of the extensive network of Kumano shrines throughout Japan that serve as regional branches of the famous Kumano Sanzan pilgrimage sites in Wakayama Prefecture.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Sanzan deities
- Kami enshrined
- Kumano Gongen, Izanagi, Izanami, Susanoo
- Coordinates
- 35.3236395, 139.5700965
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 Kumano Sanzan pilgrimage tradition and the syncretic blend of Shinto and Buddhism. The Kumano deities are revered for protection, healing, and spiritual purification, with strong connections to nature worship and mountain spirituality.