Kumano nati taisha ( 熊 野 那 智 大 社 ), also abbreviated as Nati (那 智); It used to be called Kumano Fusumi Jinja (熊 野 夫 須 美 神社)), a Shinto shrine in Hong in the mountains near the cities of Shingu and Tanabe . The sanctuary was built over the Nati-no waterfall, the largest waterfall in Japan, with a water drop of 133 m. Kumirnya adjoins the Seiganto-ji Buddhist temple.
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Kumano nati taisha is one of the “Three Sacred Mountains of Kumano” （ п 熊 野 三 山 ), the other two Shinto shrines are Kumano hayatama taisha ( 野 野 速 大 大 и) and Kumano hongu taisha ( 熊 野 本 宮 大 社 ).
It is believed that the spirit of the waterfall inhabits the sanctuary. The modern building dates from 1853 . To the east of the idol is an ancient forest, which is considered sacred. The idol was previously associated with numerous Buddhist temples that were liquidated during the Meiji era (late 19th century ) as a result of a decree separating Buddhism from Shinto .
Perfumes and additional idols
The sanctuary is primarily associated with the spirits ( kami ) of Toyo-Kumonu, Uhidzini, Otonoji, Kuno no Sadzuti-no kami (as in the Kumano Hayatama shrine taisha ), as well as with Izanami (under the name Fusumi no kami). The main deities, however, are the twelve deities of Kumano (熊 野 権 現, Kumano gongen ; here, gongen is a Buddhist concept meaning Shinto spirits (kami) as avatars of Buddhist bodhisattvas ). Hiro-gongen , the spirit of the Nati no otaki waterfall, is sometimes considered the thirteenth deity of Kumano.
A wooden statue of go-shintai is exhibited in the sanctuary, a copy of which is also in the museum of the Kumano Hayatama Taisha sanctuary. About 3,000 bunrays (copies) are distributed throughout Japan.
The three-legged raven of Yatagaras is dedicated to the auxiliary idol of Kakehiko-jinja . January 1, the clergyman brings water from a waterfall in a bowl in the shape of a crow ( yatagarasubo ). At the same time, a safety talisman is prepared for the simp for preserving childbirth and harvest.
Ogi Matsuri Festival
On July 14th, Nati-no-hi-Matsuri is celebrated, also called Ogi-Matsuri. This is one of the most important holidays in Japan. During this holiday, young Shinto clerics carry twelve heavy burning torches, and 12 large palanquins (mikoshi - portable idols) rush to the Hiru-jmindz idol associated with Emperor Jimmu . The ceremony of consecration of rice sprouts ( dengaku ) is also performed.
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Kumano Nati Taisha
Torii Kumano Nati Taisha
Hall of ceremonies
Nati Waterfall