In 1637, when rice had become more affordable, Kazariya was opened (by Ichiwa) as a more general rest stop.

Thanks to the shrine's connections to the 'god of pestilence', pilgrims would consume the aburi-mochi as a form of protection from sickness and general misfortune.

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