Taga Taisha Shrine
It is the largest shrine in Omi Province, and is worshipped nationwide as the parent deity of life, with blessings such as healing from illness, prolonging life and longevity, marriage, and warding off evil. Takeda Shingen prayed to the shrine to get rid of bad luck, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi prayed for the prolongation of his mother's life, so the shrine was highly revered by the warlords of the time. The shrine is known as "Otaga-san" and still attracts about 1.7 million visitors a year.
In January this year, I made an offering for 'family safety' and 'warding off evil' at Taga Taisha Shrine. Later, I received a letter saying that my prayer for 'prosperity' was the first one offered to the shrine's deity this year. However, I experienced a recurrence of cancer in my left eye, a car accident, and had to quit my job—one misfortune after another.
I made a second offering for 'family safety' and 'warding off evil' as well, but honestly, I didn't feel any blessings.