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Sukunahikona Shrine

少彦名神社

Sukunahikona Jinja

Kochi

A Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto, a deity associated with medicine, healing, and sake brewing. This kami is revered as a protector of health and is often invoked for recovery from illness and general well-being.

Denomination
Sukunahikona
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto
Kami enshrined
Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto
Coordinates
33.506816, 132.5764774

Visitor tip

Visitors often pray here for health and recovery from illness.

Cultural notes

Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto is known in Japanese mythology as a small but powerful deity who assisted Okuninushi in developing the land and establishing medical practices. The deity is particularly associated with pharmaceutical knowledge and is venerated by those in medical professions.

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