Santai Shrine
Santai Shrine
群馬県
The foremost shrine for safe childbirth and child-granting in Gunma, dedicated to Konohanasakuyahime, drawing many expectant mothers on the auspicious dog-day of each month
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30 min by bus from JR Maebashi Station
569 Shimookiya-machi, Maebashi, Gunma
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An ancient shrine gathering faith from inside and outside Gunma as the guardian deity of safe childbirth and child-rearing. The principal deity, Konohanasakuyahime no Mikoto, has many bottomed-out ladles 'nukebishaku' dedicated on the grounds, bearing wishes for babies to be born safely. Enshrined in the rich nature of the southern foothills of Mt. Akagi, the spring cherry blossoms are one of the …
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Origins
The exact founding date of Santai Jinja remains unknown, but shrine tradition holds that its origins date back to ancient times. The principal deity, Konohanasakuyahime no Mikoto, is associated with the mythological account of giving safe birth amid flames, and has long been revered as the guardian …
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Divine Benefits
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Warding Off Evil
Abundant Harvest
Safe delivery, conception, child protection. Traditions tied to Empress Jingu, Konohanasakuya-hime, Suitengu, and Kishimojin.
Derived from the enshrined deity "木花咲耶姫命"
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