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Meijinohama Sumiyoshi Jinja
福岡県
Ancient shrine of the three Sumiyoshi deities guarding Meijinohama's fishing community
5 min walk from Meijinohama Subway Station
Meinohama 4-2-1, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
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An ancient shrine in Meijinohama, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, enshrining the three Sumiyoshi deities Uwatsutsuno-o, Nakatsutsuno-o, and Sokotsutsuno-o. Long venerated as the tutelary deity of the fishing town of Meijinohama facing the Genkai Sea. Associated with legends of Empress Jingu, it has gathered faith since ancient times as the guardian deity of those engaged in fishing and maritime transport.…
The exact founding date of Meijinohama Sumiyoshi Shrine remains unknown, but it is said to have long been established in Meijinohama facing the Genkai Sea, enshrining the three Sumiyoshi deities: Uwatsutsuno-o, Nakatsutsuno-o, and Sokotsutsuno-o. According to tradition, the shrine is associated with…
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "表筒男命・中筒男命・底筒男命"
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