All Reviews of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine

On my first visit to Kawagoe Kumano Shrine, I experienced the very special money-washing ritual. You actually put bills into a bamboo basket and wash them with sacred water. You definitely have to try this unique way of praying for financial prosperity in person.

Even more fortunately, my visit happened to coincide with the season when the shrine’s ginkgo trees had turned golden. The golden carpet of fallen leaves against the historic shrine buildings created a breathtaking sight. Although the shrine grounds aren’t large, they’re full of surprises and a variety of activities for good fortune. You can also sincerely pray for blessings from Yatagarasu, the sacred bird symbolizing guidance and victory. This is a small shrine filled with energy, and I highly recommend taking some time to experience its unique Japanese way of praying for good fortune.

Kawagoe Kumano Shrine is known for good fortune, prosperity, and matchmaking. The grounds have fun features like a foot-massage health path and cute amulets, making the visit really enjoyable.

The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant, with both traditional culture and a strong focus on prayers for good luck. It’s a popular spot in Kawagoe that’s well worth visiting.

There's a giant Yatagarasu that suddenly appears in one corner of the shrine! It's so big that it feels a bit eerie at first, but the more you look at it, the cuter it seems.

Kumano Shrine is famous for blessings of good luck and relationships. The most unique thing here is that you can touch the two-headed sacred snake to pray for love and safety. You can also wash your money here for good fortune—it's really special!