Overview
Kumano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the Renjaku-cho district of Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. Locally it is also called Kawagoe Kumano Shrine, and it stands close to the center of Kawagoe, a city known for its Edo-period warehouse-style streetscape.
Highlights
- ●A shrine located in Renjaku-cho, central Kawagoe
- ●Traditionally said to have been founded in 1590
- ●Also known as Kawagoe Kumano Shrine
- ●Close to the city's historic warehouse-district streets
History
According to tradition, the shrine was founded in 1590. Since then it has been part of the religious life of Kawagoe as the town grew and developed around its old castle-town roots.
Access
The shrine is located in Renjaku-cho, Kawagoe, within walking distance of the city's well-known warehouse-district streets. Check official sources in advance for specific transit directions.
Best season
The shrine welcomes visitors year-round. Spring and autumn are convenient times to combine a visit with a walk through the surrounding streetscape.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit Kumano Shrine in Renjaku-cho
- 2Take time to walk around the shrine grounds
- 3Walk through the nearby warehouse-district streets
- 4Continue on to other shrines and temples in Kawagoe
Did you know?
💡 Because "Kumano Shrine" is a shrine name found in many parts of Japan, this one is distinguished by its place name and is widely known as Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.
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