In our national anthem, there are these lyrics. “Until the tiny pebbles grow into massive boulders, lush with moss.” As the song goes, with the passing of time, small stones become boulders, and their surface becomes covered with moss. This living moss is born from nature on a boulder with nothing on it. There is a mysterious power that cannot be seen with the eye. It is the power that causes life to be born. People of old called this god “Musu”, and “Musuhi”, which brings forth all sorts of life, is the god of Kumano Taisha Shrine.
Living moss is born from nature on a boulder with nothing on it. There is a mysterious power that cannot be seen with the eye. It is the power which causes life to be born. People of old called this god “Musu”.
Sacred days are special days in life. In Japan, days of celebration and special days are called “Hare”. We will introduce you to the prayers on these special “hare” days and shrine visits.
There are charms and red seals for various types of requests. Charms and red seals are special gifts of the gods, so take good care of them.
A Guide to the Shrine Precincts and How to Get Around Kumano Taisha Shrine, where 30 Gods are Worshiped.
