熊野神社

Japanese Name熊野神社
PrefectureYamagata
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityKuma no yoshino-oki-tachibana (Deer God with Cherry Blossom Branch)
Coordinates37.9468872, 140.1244776

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Dedicated to the Shinto kami of Mount Aso, the shrines at Mount Aso and Kumamoto are believed to have been established during the Heian period. One of these is Yamagata's Kuma-no-yu-ko-sha shrine, a remnant of an old Shinto shrine. The shrine's architectural style reflects its age, with a wooden structure dating back to the Edo period.

Cultural Significance

This shrine is dedicated to the Shinto kami that inhabits Mount Aso. It is also known for its unique architecture and natural surroundings, reflecting the region's strong Shinto heritage. The nearby Kumamoto shrine is another notable example of a similar ancient Shinto shrine in the area.

Enshrined Deities

Kuma no yoshino-oki-tachibana Matsuri-no-kami

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Browse shrines by prefecture

Jump to Shinto shrines across Japan — 108 prefectures in our directory.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play