久木野足手荒神様

Japanese Name久木野足手荒神様
PrefectureKumamoto
ReligionShinto
Coordinates32.8517899, 130.9884823

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This rural Shinto shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture is dedicated to Ashite Aragami, a powerful protective deity associated with hands and feet, reflecting the local community's reverence for physical well-being and safe travels. Worshippers visit to pray for protection from accidents, healing of limb injuries, and blessings for manual laborers and travelers who depend on their physical abilities. The shrine serves as an important spiritual center for the surrounding agricultural community, where the health of hands and feet directly impacts daily livelihood and prosperity.

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