literally means 'Bear Field'. It is a name adopted by various places in Japan. Kumano Shrine Kumano Shrines Grand Shrines Kumano Kodō, ancient pilgrimage routes Kumano Region Kumano River Kumano, Mie, a city in Mie Prefecture Japanese cruiser Kumano, a Mogami class cruiser naval ship Japanese destroyer escort Kumano, a Chikugo class destroyer escort Japanese frigate Kumano, a 30DX frigate Kumano, Hiroshima, a town in Hiroshima