Nihon Daiichi Kumano Shrine
📍 Okayama, Kurashiki · 684 Hayashi, Kurashiki, Okayama
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Nihon Daiichi Kumano Shrine, enshrined in Hayashi of Kurashiki, is a shrine blessed by the kami of Kumano. Hearing the name of this shrine alone, ancient pilgrims kindled hope in their hearts. Each time I visit, I sense the light flowing from Kumano's sacred ground still protects people.
Benefits
Misfortune wardingGood fortuneBlessing