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 | |
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上色見熊野座神社 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto |
| Type | Shinto Shrine |
| Location | |
| Location | Takamori, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan |
  Shown within Japan  Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (Kumamoto Prefecture) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°51′16.2″N 131°09′31.2″E / 32.854500°N 131.158667°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Shinto shrine style |
| Date established | 14th century |
 Glossary of Shinto | |
History
editThe 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 rebuilt in 1722. The shrine is believed to bring good luck in marriage.[4]
Ugeto-iwa stone
editBehind the main hall is a large sacred stone called Ugeto-iwa; in Japanese mythology it was kicked and a 10-meter hole was made by Kihachi, a follower of the god Takeiwatatsu-no-mikoto, who created Mount Aso. It's thought worshiping there brings success and victory.[6][7]
Gallery
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The gate of the shrine -
The path to the shrine -
The stone lanterns
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References
edit- ^ "絶景日本一周107／上色見熊野座神社は「神の領域」 - 47都道府県を撮る～絶景JAPAN～ - 趣味・旅コラム : 日刊スポーツ". 日刊スポーツ (in Japanese). 1 October 2018.
- ^ "まるで異空間！圧巻のパワースポットは熊本にあり！ (2017年7月12日)". エキサイトニュース (in Japanese). 12 July 2017.
- ^ "神秘的すぎる熊本の「上色見熊野座神社」 アニメ映画「蛍火の杜へ」のファンら、世界中から熱視線". ニコニコニュース (in Japanese). 18 April 2018.
- ^ a b "熊本県阿蘇のパワースポット 「上色見熊野座神社」で幻想世界へ (2019年3月15日)". エキサイトニュース (in Japanese). 15 March 2019.
- ^ "心洗われる絶景！ 全国の美しい神社6選 ｜ ガジェット通信 GetNews". ガジェット通信 GetNews (in Japanese). 17 August 2020.
- ^ "まるで「異世界への入り口」 鹿児島の秘境「溝ノ口洞穴」に行ってみた". おたくま経済新聞. 24 August 2018.
- ^ "Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine". www.visit-kyushu.com.
