Kurume Suitengū
| Kurume Suitengū 久留米水天宮 | |
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The honden, or main shrine | |
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| Dedicated to |
Amenominakanushi Emperor Antoku Taira no Tokuko Taira no Tokiko |
| Address |
265, Senoshita-machi Kurume Fukuoka 830-0025 |
| Website |
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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 known to house the god of safe childbirth.
See also
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
- Suitengū Shrine - Kurume Tourist Information (English)
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Coordinates: 33°19′13″N 130°29′46″E / 33.32028°N 130.49611°E
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