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Imakumano Shrine

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新熊野神社

Imakumano Shrine, founded in 1160, is a significant site for Noh theater history.

Imakumano Shrine
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What it is

  • One of the Kyoto Sankumano shrines.
  • Founded in 1160 by Taira no Kiyomori.
  • Established as a guardian shrine for Hojuji-dono palace.
  • Main deity is Kumano Musubi no Mikoto.

What to see

  • Main hall is a Kyoto City designated tangible cultural property.
  • Main hall was rebuilt in 1673.
  • Large camphor tree is a Kyoto City designated natural monument.
  • Camphor tree is 800 years old.

When to go

  • Kan'ami and Zeami performed Sarugaku Noh here in 1375.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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