Kumano Shrine

What it is

• A shrine in Nagasaki Prefecture.
• Dedicated to Hayatamao-no-mikoto, Izanagi-no-mikoto, and Kotoshikao-no-mikoto.
• Founding date and origin are unknown.
• Ranked as a mukakusha on May 5, 1874.

What to see

• The entire mountain is a sacred area.
• Shrine grounds include En-no-gyoja, Ebisu, and Kotohira Shrines.
• Auxiliary shrines: Suijin, Oyama, and Shiogama Shrines.

When to go

• Hatsukito festival is on January 10.
• Reitaisai festival is on old calendar September 9 and 10.
• Kamigoto Kagura is performed at the annual festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.