17-1 Renjakucho, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Kawagoe Kumano Shrine, affectionately known as "Okuman-sama," is revered as a god of good fortune and matchmaking. Dedicated to Izanagi-no-Mikoto, the first husband deity in Japanese mythology, the shrine is believed to bless relationships. Visitors can explore the grounds, discover the secrets of matchmaking within the shrine's sacred tree leaves, and seek guidance at the shrine office. The shrine also offers "Katsumori" charms, officially recognized by the Japan Football Association, featuring the Yatagarasu, a divine crow associated with the shrine.