Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
A shrine famous on social media as a “Spiritual Place” and a “Gateway to another world”. This shrine worships Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto, and Iwagimitai-Shogun as its deities. It is known by locals as “Gongen-San”. On the temple grounds, there is the “Nagi” for good luck in marriage and “Ugeto-Iwa” (Ugeto Stone) which is good for passing tests and winning things.
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine is located on the outskirts of Kumamoto. It’s a little far for those who don’t have a chartered car or aren’t on a tour, but distance can’t dampen my enthusiasm for shrines!! Before reaching Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, you have to make your way through dense woods and climb many steps. It’s one of the few shrines that’s somewhat difficult to reach, but without enduring the bitter cold, how can one enjoy the fragrance of plum blossoms? I’m sure you won’t regret the climb. It’s well worth visiting and looking around.
