Mikumano Shrine

What it is

• Formal name is Kumano Shrine.
• Founded in 802 by Sakanoue Tamuramaro.
• Enshrines Izanami-no-mikoto and two other deities.
• Minamoto no Yoshiie prayed for victory here in 1062.

What to see

• Main hall shows architectural style of the Muromachi period.
• Main hall is an Iwate Prefecture tangible cultural property.

When to go

• Jyuniban Sumo-shiki is a sumo ritual for infants.
• The sumo ritual is a Hanamaki City intangible cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.