Enga-yusui-shi, located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of medicine and healing, Yusui Hoshigaki. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as a site for the production of traditional Japanese medicine, known as yakushi-ryori.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yusui Hoshigaki
- Kami enshrined
- Yusui Hoshigaki, Ginyu Shinto, Yakushi
- Coordinates
- 34.8037421, 134.6459483
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's historic significance, visitors should take a photo with the iconic Yakushi statue standing guard at the main entrance.
Cultural notes
Enga-yusui-shi is connected to the mythology surrounding the yakushi, or deity of medicine. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May to celebrate the patron saint of healing, which involves ritual dances and offerings for good health.
Historical note
Founded in 1867, Enga-yusui-shi was originally established to honor the physician who had introduced Western medical practices to Japan.