Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (上色見熊野座神社, Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu-jinja) is a Shinto Shrine in Takamori, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] This shrine is famous for being the setting of a popular anime and manga comic Hotarubi no Mori e.[3]

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
上色見熊野座神社
Religion
AffiliationShinto
DeityIzanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto
TypeShinto Shrine
Location
LocationTakamori, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Shown within Japan
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (Kumamoto Prefecture)
Geographic coordinates32°51′16.2″N 131°09′31.2″E
Architecture
StyleShinto shrine style
Date established14th century
Glossary of Shinto

History

The history of this shrine is unknown. It is said that the shrine started to offer ritual service in 14th century. According to local legend, Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine is dedicated to the creator gods Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto from Japanese mythology.[4][5]

The original shrine was burned down by the flames of war in 16th century and current shrine was rebuild in 1722. The shrine is believed to bring good luck in marriage.[4]

Ugeto-iwa stone

Behind the main hall is a large sacred stone called Ugeto-iwa, with a 10-meter hole, was allegedly kicked open by Kihachi, a follower of the god Takeiwatatsu-no-mikoto, who created the Mount Aso. It's thought worshiping there brings success and victory.[6][7]

References

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