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新宮神社 奥の宮

Shingu Shrine Okunomiya

Japanese Name新宮神社 奥の宮
English NameShingu Shrine Okunomiya
PrefectureKochi
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityKumano Gongen
TypeKumano Shrine
Coordinates33.6002249, 133.4852125

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About this Shrine

Shingu Shrine Okunomiya is the inner sanctuary of Shingu Shrine located in Kochi Prefecture. As an 'okunomiya' or inner shrine, it serves as a sacred retreat positioned deeper in the mountains or forest, away from the main shrine grounds. This shrine is connected to the Kumano faith tradition that spread throughout Japan from the Kumano region of the Kii Peninsula.

Cultural Significance

The Kumano faith combines Shinto and Buddhist elements, with Kumano Gongen representing the syncretic deities of the Kumano mountains that became centers of pilgrimage and ascetic practice.

Enshrined Deities

Kumano Gongen

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Era: Heian period
  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

The okunomiya location typically requires a longer walk or hike from the main shrine, so wear appropriate footwear and allow extra time.

History

The shrine represents the extension of Kumano worship to Shikoku island, part of the broader diffusion of Kumano Gongen veneration that occurred during the Heian and Kamakura periods. Inner shrines like this okunomiya were established to provide more secluded spaces for intensive spiritual practice and communion with the kami.

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