Suiten-gu Shrine

すいてんぐう

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Suiten-gu Shrine, known as a guardian shrine for water and children, is visited by many worshippers seeking blessings for safe childbirth, conception, and child-rearing.

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HighlightsA guardian shrine for water and children
Blessings for safe childbirth, conception, and child-rearing
Especially bustling with safe childbirth prayers on Inu no Hi (Dog Day)
Widespread faith in various fields, including fishing, marine transport, agriculture, and water-related businesses
A main hall with a sacred atmosphere and beautiful gardens

Basic Information

Address: 1700-1 Seshimotomachi, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Fukuoka

Access: Take the Nishitetsu Bus from JR Kurume Station to "Suiten-gumae" stop, then it's about a 5-minute walk. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: None

Fee: Free

INFO: Parking is free. The grounds offer amenities perfect for families with young children, including a nursing room and stroller rentals.

HP: https://www.kurume-suitengu.or.jp/

Overview

Suiten-gu Shrine is a shrine located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, revered as a deity protecting water and children. Its history is ancient, with its founding reportedly dating back to the Edo period. The enshrined deities are Amenominakanushi-no-kami, Emperor Antoku, Takakura-Hiryu-chugu (Kenreimonin, Taira no Tokiko), and Niinomiya (Taira no Tokishi). Suiten-gu is believed to grant blessings for safe childbirth, conception, and child-rearing, and is particularly bustling with worshippers praying for safe childbirth on the Inu no Hi (Dog Day) of the lunar calendar. The shrine also enjoys widespread faith in its ability to protect against water-related accidents and is revered in various fields, including fishing, marine transport, agriculture, and businesses related to water.

Suiten-gu Shrine

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