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.
- Denomination
- Medical/Healing
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Deity of skin ailments and healing
- Kami enshrined
- Skin healing deity
- Coordinates
- 34.2214973, 135.4633662
Visitor tip
Visitors typically pray for healing of skin conditions or protection from dermatological ailments.
Cultural notes
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.