Kumano Jinja

Kumano Jinja of Morioka is a shrine of deep significance, enshrining the divided spirits of the three sacred mountains of Kumano in Kii. The miraculous power of Kumano Gongen has long been known, and it has gathered many believers especially for its blessings of healing illness and maintaining bodily health. Nestled in the quiet environment of Kamikunegawa, this shrine serves as a sacred place for those seeking purification and renewal of mind and body. Kumano's deity is also called the god of resurrection, granting power to overcome life's difficulties. The shrine grounds are pervaded by sacred atmosphere, and upon worshiping there, one's heart becomes light.