香ヶ平の神 · rice-paddy guardian

Kagashira

Kagashira is revered in the Echizen region as a protector of rice paddies, ensuring bountiful harvests and the health of crops. Local folklore attributes agricultural prosperity directly to this kami, which is often invoked during planting and harvest festivals. Shrines dedicated to Kagashira can be found strategically located among the rice fields of Echizen.