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Sokei Kumano Shrine

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

History / CultureShrines / Temples

    This shrine is said to have been commissioned by Tojin Ohno in the 2nd year of the Yoro era, and is said to have enshrined the spirit of Kishu Kumano Daigongen, and was originally located in Uesokei Kumano. The current main shrine was rebuilt in September of the 7th year of Enpo, and retains its original form well, and is a noteworthy relic as a unique example of the design of the tomata and the form of the shrine building. The main shrine is a cultural property designated by the prefecture.

    Location
    〒029-0522 Sokei Nishinosawa, Daitocho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture
    Inquiries
    Sokei Kumano Shrine (Kumagaya)
    Phone number 0191-72-3732
    Website
    http://www.ichitabi.jp/Open in new tab
    Other
    Reservation required
    【access】
    Route 1: Ichinoseki Station → [44 minutes on the conventional line] Surisawa Station → [10 minutes by bus] Daitocho Municipal Bus/Sokei Line Tanaka bus stop → [2 minutes on foot] Sokei Kumano Shrine
    Route 2: Ichinoseki IC → [50 minutes by car] Sokei Kumano Shrine
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