Kurume Suitengū
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.
| Kurume Suitengū 久留米水天宮 | |
|---|---|
 The honden, or main shrine | |
| 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 |
| Website | |
| www | |
| Glossary of Shinto | |
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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