熊野神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Kumano Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yokoshibahikari, Chiba. The site features traditional wooden buildings with a simple design, a sacred tree called Nagi no Ōki Ki that the local community holds in high regard, and grounds that blend quietly with the surrounding environment.
The shrine was founded in 876 as a place to honor protective deities for the local people. Its main hall was rebuilt during the Edo period and continues to reflect traditional design and spiritual importance.
The shrine's name connects it to the Kumano region, reflecting beliefs brought from southern Japan. Today, local people visit regularly to pray for protection and good harvests, maintaining traditions that link the community to the land and its spiritual guardians.
The shrine is open to visitors at any time and welcomes those who wish to pray or spend quiet moments on the grounds. The spring festival around March brings more activity, while regular days offer a peaceful atmosphere for reflection.
A large sacred tree called Nagi no Ōki Ki stands on the grounds and is regarded by the community as a holder of spiritual power. Each year around March, a traditional dance performance called Tai Tai Kagura takes place, a practice over a century old meant to pray for good harvests and peace.
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