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Kai Shrine (Kashima)

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甲斐神社

Kai Shrine is a unique head shrine in Kyushu for healing hand and foot ailments.

Kai Shrine (Kashima)
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What it is

  • Head shrine for Ashide Koshin faith in Kyushu.
  • Dedicated to deities Kai Soryu and Kai Soun.
  • Worshippers pray for healing hand and foot ailments.
  • Athletes visit for health and traffic safety.

When to go

  • Annual festival is on February 15th.
  • Monthly festivals are on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

熊本県上益城郡嘉島町上六嘉2242 Open in Google Maps

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