A Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to the Kumano deities, part of the broader network of Kumano shrines found throughout Japan. These shrines typically enshrine the three main Kumano kami and serve as regional centers for worship of these powerful nature and purification deities.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Sanzan deities
- Kami enshrined
- Kumano Hayatama no Okami, Kumano Fusumi no Okami, Kumano Musubi no Okami
- Coordinates
- 31.9532912, 131.4621645
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 mountain worship, purification rituals, and the sacred Kumano region of the Kii Peninsula. The Kumano faith combines Shinto and Buddhist elements, emphasizing spiritual purification and connection with nature.