Tokyo’s Suitengu Shrine is dedicated to safe childbirth, fertility, and child-rearing. Loved by families and expecting mothers, it offers unique statues and sacred deities that provide blessings for a healthy and happy family life.
✨ Goriyaku (Blessings)
The enshrined deity is Amenominakanushi-no-Kami, along with protective gods. Visitors come here to seek powerful blessings related to family and prosperity.
- 👶 Safe childbirth
- 🍼 Fertility and conception
- 👨👩👧👦 Healthy child-rearing
- 💼 Prosperity and success for families
🐶 Kodakara Inu – The Dog of Fertility
One of the most popular features of Suitengu is the stone dog statue called Kodakara Inu, symbolizing safe delivery and fertility.
- Stroke the statue while praying for pregnancy or childbirth
- Many women visit on inu-no-hi (Day of the Dog) for special blessings
- 🐾 Dogs are considered lucky for smooth and easy delivery
- 🔯 Each zodiac sign is carved around the dog statue — by stroking your own zodiac animal, you can receive personalized blessings for fertility and safe birth
👶 Anzan Kosodate Kappa – Guardian Kappa for Birth & Childcare
Within the grounds stands a charming Kappa statue that protects mothers and children.
- Prayers for safe delivery and child’s healthy growth
- 🌊 Kappa, though mischievous in folklore, is here revered as a guardian of water and life
- A unique feature found only at Suitengu
🎶 Hōshō Benzaiten (寶生辨財天)
Another highlight is Benzaiten, the goddess of arts, eloquence, and fortune.
- 🎵 Blessings for music and artistic talent
- 💰 Financial prosperity
- 🌸 General happiness and good fortune
📍 Access
Suitengu is conveniently located in central Tokyo, making it easy to visit during your trip.
- Address: 2-4-1 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest Station: 1-minute walk from Suitengumae Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)
- Google Maps Link: Open Map
🙏 Plan Your Visit
If you wish for fertility, safe childbirth, or family well-being, Suitengu Shrine is the perfect place. Its warm, family-centered atmosphere makes it especially meaningful for parents-to-be.
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