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The head shrine of all Suitengu in Japan. A faith for safe childbirth and protection from drowning.
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Suiten-gū (水天宮) is the name of numerous Shinto shrines in Japan. Suiten-gū shrines are famous for their blessings of safe childbirth, but are also known to provide protection from water-related natural disasters, protection from fire, and aid in childrearing. The head shrine is the Suiten-gū in Kurume city, Fukuoka, which also enshrines members of the Taira clan. The Tokyo Suiten-gū is also known as a patron of Mizu shōbai workers.
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Founded：1190 Shrine rank：Head shrine of the Suitengu shrines Lineage：Suitengu (about 2,000 shrines nationwide) Blessings：Safe childbirth, Safe sea voyages
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