Hikawa Shrine (Omiya)
氷川神社
Saitama · Saitama (Omiya)
Hikawa Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Kokuhei Taisha
Ichinomiya (Izumo Province (co-ichinomiya))
Kumano Taisha
熊野大社
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
See details
Hours
24 hours (office 8:30–17:00)
Overview
Kumano Taisha in Shimane is considered the origin of fire in Japan and serves as the co-ichinomiya of Izumo Province alongside Izumo Taisha. The shrine is the spiritual counterpart to Izumo Taisha — while Izumo Taisha governs en-musubi (fate-bonds), Kumano Taisha is revered as the birthplace of fire-making rituals. An annual fire-striking ceremony (Kamiari-sai) renews the sacred fire used at Izumo Taisha.
History
Founding
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Documented
659 Source: Nihon Shoki, Chapter 26 (Empress Saimei chronicle)
659📄Documented
First recorded mention in the Nihon Shoki.
733📄Documented
Described in the Izumo no Kuni Fudoki as originally located on Mount Kumano.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of storms, the sea, and martial valor; also revered as a deity of plague prevention
Blessings
Shrine Network
Kumano (Izumo) head
Did You Know?
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The shrine performs an annual fire-striking ceremony that provides sacred fire to Izumo Taisha.
Source: tradition
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.3725, 133.0781
Physical Address
2451 Kumano, Yakumo-cho, Matsue, Shimane 690-2104
〒690-2104 島根県松江市八雲町熊野2451
Access
Matsue Station (JR San'in Line)
Hours
24 hours (office 8:30–17:00)
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Kumano Taisha?
Kumano Taisha in Shimane is considered the origin of fire in Japan and serves as the co-ichinomiya of Izumo Province alongside Izumo Taisha. The shrine is the spiritual counterpart to Izumo Taisha — while Izumo Taisha governs en-musubi (fate-bonds), Kumano Taisha is revered as the birthplace of fire-making rituals. An annual fire-striking ceremony (Kamiari-sai) renews the sacred fire used at Izumo Taisha.
Where is Kumano Taisha located?
Kumano Taisha is located in Matsue, Shimane. The full address is: 2451 Kumano, Yakumo-cho, Matsue, Shimane 690-2104.
What deities are enshrined at Kumano Taisha?
The enshrined deities are: Susanoo no Mikoto.