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Chonan Kumano Jinja Shrine
千葉県
An ancient shrine in Chonan enshrining the Kumano …
Founded
850
Type
Shrine
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15 min by bus from Kominato Railway Kazusa-Tsurumai Station
1069 Chonan, Chonan, Chiba
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Shrine
Founded 850
1176 years
Enshrined Deity
Overview
An ancient shrine in Chonan enshrining the Kumano Three Deities as the area's chief guardian. Enshrining Izanami no Mikoto, known for matchmaking, safe childbirth, and evil-warding blessings. Enveloped in the lush greenery of the Boso hills, solemn shrine buildings stand within deep forest. Chonan is a historically rich area that prospered as the center of Kazusa Province since ancient times. The …
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Origins
Said to have been founded in the early Heian period through invitation of a divided spirit from Kishu Kumano Grand Shrine. One of many Kumano shrines invited to locations across Japan during the Heian-era Kumano pilgrimage boom. Belonging to Nagara District of Kazusa Province, it has been the center…
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Divine Benefits
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Rebirth in Pure Land
Safe delivery, conception, child protection. Traditions tied to Empress Jingu, Konohanasakuya-hime, Suitengu, and Kishimojin.
Derived from the enshrined deity "伊弉冉尊"
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