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Address Japan, 〒830-0025 Fukuoka Prefecture, Kurume, Senoshitamachi, ２６５ Dedicated to Emperor Antoku, Taira no Tokuko, Taira no Tokiko Similar Kōra taisha, Suitengū, Bairin‑ji Temple, Kurume Station, Umi Hachiman‑gū | ||
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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.
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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.
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Kurume Suitengū Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA