Kumano Shrine
熊野神社
Kyoto's Kumano Shrine, founded in 811, offers a glimpse into imperial and Shogunate history.
What it is
- A shrine in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.
- Founded in 811 by Shugen-do priest Nitchu.
- Formerly the guardian shrine of Shogoin.
- Also called Kyoto Kumano Shrine.
What to see
- Main shrine building, relocated from Shimogamo Shrine.
- Large and small portable shrines.
- Statue of Tamiji Nishio.
- Deities Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Amaterasu-Omikami.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市左京区聖護院山王町43 Open in Google Maps
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