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Kumano Shrine

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熊野神社

Kumano Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, rebuilt after WWII, offering a glimpse into local spiritual heritage.

Kumano Shrine
Kamemaru2000 CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A village shrine founded between 1394 and 1428.
  • Founded by Niiwata Mondo-no-sho Ujikane.
  • Also known as Kumanocho Kumano Jinja.
  • Enshrines deities including Izanami-no-mikoto.

What to see

  • The main hall, rebuilt between 1965 and 1968.
  • The shrine office, rebuilt between 1965 and 1968.
  • A Fushimi Inari Shrine is housed here.
  • Documents designated as city tangible cultural property.

When to go

  • Monthly festival held on the 1st, 13th, and 15th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都板橋区熊野町11-2 Open in Google Maps

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