Kumano Taisha (Nanyo)

One of Japan's three great Kumano shrines, said to have been founded in the 8th century in the Miyauchi district of Nanyo, Yamagata. Its massive thatched main hall is a prefectural cultural property, and visitors hunt for the three hidden rabbits carved into the rear of the hall — finding all three is said to grant a wish. The shrine grounds host the Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival each autumn.

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