Kumano Okami refers collectively to the three principal deities enshrined across the Kumano Sanzan—Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and Kumano Nachi Taisha—in Wakayama Prefecture, a sacred complex long associated with Shinto-Buddhist syncretism and mountain ascetic practice. These deities are venerated as guardians of the Kumano region and its pilgrimage routes, historically drawing pilgrims, including emperors and warriors, seeking spiritual purification and protection. Devotees have traditionally regarded the Kumano Okami as sources of guidance and safeguarding for those undertaking the arduous Kumano Kodo pilgrimage.