Kurume Suitengū
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Kurume Suitengū 久留米水天宮 | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Deity | Amenominakanushi Emperor Antoku Taira no Tokuko Taira no Tokiko |
Location | |
Location | 265, Senoshita-machi Kurume Fukuoka 830-0025 |
Shown within Japan | |
Geographic coordinates | 33°19′13″N 130°29′46″E / 33.32028°N 130.49611°ECoordinates: 33°19′13″N 130°29′46″E / 33.32028°N 130.49611°E |
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Glossary of Shinto |
Kurume Suitengū (久留米水天宮) is a Shinto shrine located in Kurume, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. This shrine is the headquarters for all Suitengū Shrines in Japan.
Legends[]
As a shrine related with water, Suitengū came to be venerated as a guardian shrine for marine traffic and was said to have a connection with the legend of Kappa. These days, it is believed to house the god of safe childbirth.
See also[]
External links[]
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Suitengū Shrine - Kurume Tourist Information (in English)
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- Shinto shrines in Fukuoka Prefecture
- Shinto stubs