Umi Hachimangū
宇美八幡宮
Ancient shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to safe childbirth and imperial deities.
What it is
- Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture, founded in 574 AD.
- Dedicated to Emperor Ōjin and Empress Jingū.
- Known for prayers for safe childbirth.
- Became a prefectural shrine in 1891.
What to see
- Main hall and worship hall are registered cultural properties.
- Koyasu no Ki tree on the grounds.
- Ubuyu no Mizu, believed to be Emperor Ōjin's first bath water.
- Koyasu no Ishi are small stones for childbirth prayers.
- Yugake no Mori, a designated natural monument camphor tree.
- Koromogake no Mori, a designated natural monument camphor tree.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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