A specialized shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to the treatment and prevention of skin diseases and ailments. The name 'Kasa' (瘡) literally refers to sores or skin conditions, reflecting the shrine's particular focus on dermatological healing.
- 宗派
- Medical/Healing
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Deity of skin ailments and healing
- 祀られている神
- Skin healing deity
- 座標
- 34.2214973, 135.4633662
参拝のヒント
Visitors typically pray for healing of skin conditions or protection from dermatological ailments.
文化的背景
Part of Japan's tradition of medical shrines where people pray for relief from specific ailments. Such shrines often developed around folk beliefs in the healing power of particular kami for certain conditions.