温泉薬師神社

Japanese Name温泉薬師神社
PrefectureGunma
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOkuninushi
Coordinates36.6877437, 138.7731459

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, Warm Spring Medicine God Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Okuninushi-no-kami, the god of medicine and healing. The shrine's name reflects its association with natural hot springs, which are believed to possess therapeutic properties. Visitors can relax in the warm waters of the nearby hot springs or explore the shrine's traditional architecture, which dates back to the Edo period.

Cultural Significance

The shrine is associated with Okuninushi-no-kami, a kami believed to have created the first hospital. The shrine also celebrates the annual 'Hot Spring Festival' (Umegawara Matsuri) in June, where participants reenact the myth of Okuninushi's creation of the hospital.

Enshrined Deities

Okuninushi-no-kami

Location

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