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.