Kumomi Sengen Shrine, 静岡県賀茂郡松崎町雲見にある神社
Kumomi Sengen Shrine is a small Shinto shrine located in the town of Matsuzaki on the slopes of Mount Eboshi. The simple wooden structure with a thatched roof sits naturally among the surrounding trees, with a main hall at the lower level and a second building at the summit reached by steep stone steps.
The shrine originated during the Heian period over a thousand years ago and was once recognized as a kokuhē-sha, a designation for shrines receiving official status. Its standing changed in 1946 following the Shinto Directive, a government order that reorganized religious institutions throughout Japan.
The shrine is dedicated to the goddess Iwanagahime, a figure from Japanese mythology linked to Mount Eboshi and local folklore. Visitors experience this spiritual connection as they move through the grounds and encounter the stories carved into the landscape.
The shrine is easily accessible on foot, though reaching the upper building requires climbing steep, sometimes crumbling stone steps with broken railings in places. Visitors should move carefully, especially with children, and use the sturdy handrails provided, as the ground is uneven and wind at higher elevations can be strong.
According to local legend, Mount Eboshi and Mount Fuji influence each other's weather patterns, with clear skies on one typically bringing clouds to the other. This mythological connection is something many visitors overlook, yet it reflects the deeper relationship embedded in the surrounding landscape that becomes apparent from this vantage point.
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