Originally established as a Buddhist temple in the Heian period, the original pharmacist deity (Usunomiya O-nami) was transferred to this shrine in 1869. Today, the shrine is dedicated to the kami of health and medicine, with a focus on preventing illnesses through good hygiene practices. The shrine's name is derived from its location near a well known for its medicinal properties.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- O-nami
- 祀られている神
- O-nami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Don't forget to purify your hands at the temizuya water basin before performing rituals or prayers.
文化的背景
This shrine is associated with the mythology of a pharmacist kami, said to have the power to heal illnesses through medical knowledge. The shrine also hosts an annual spring festival (Matsuri) to promote health and hygiene practices.
歴史
Transferred deity from Buddhist temple in 1869.