three main Kumano shrines
Refers collectively to Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha. Often used in historical, religious, and travel contexts.
See also: 熊野三山
The three main Kumano shrines are registered as a World Heritage site.
The journey to visit the three main Kumano shrines has long been known as a path of faith.
Synonymous; 熊野三山 is an alternative name for the same three shrines, often used in similar contexts.
Compound of 熊野 (Kumano, a region in Wakayama Prefecture) and 三社 (three shrines). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has been used for centuries to refer to the three major Shinto shrines in the Kumano area.