is a
Shinto
, also called Shintoism, is a religion originating in Japan. Classified as an East Asian religions, East Asian religion by Religious studies, scholars of religion, it is often regarded by its practitioners as Japan's indigenous religion and as ...
shrine
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located in
Umi,
Fukuoka prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. Fukuoka Prefecture has a population of 5,109,323 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 4,986 Square kilometre, km2 (1,925 sq mi). Fukuoka Prefecture borders ...
,
Japan
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. It is dedicated to
Emperor Ōjin,
Empress Jingū
was a Legend, legendary Japanese empress who ruled as a regent following her Emperor Chūai, husband's death in 200 AD. Both the and the (collectively known as the ''Kiki'') record events that took place during Jingū's alleged lifetime. Legen ...
,
Tamayori-bime,
Sumiyoshi sanjin and
Izanagi
Izanagi (イザナギ/伊邪那岐/伊弉諾) or Izanaki (イザナキ), formally referred to with a divine honorific as
, is the creator deity (''kami'') of both creation and life in Japanese mythology. He and his sister-wife Izanami are the ...
. In the former
Modern system of ranked Shinto shrines
Modern may refer to:
History
*Modern history
** Early Modern period
** Late Modern period
*** 18th century
*** 19th century
*** 20th century
** Contemporary history
* Moderns, a faction of Freemasonry that existed in the 18th century
Philos ...
, it was classified as a prefectural shrine (県社, ''kensha'').
History
The shrine is venerated as the legendary place where
Empress Jingū
was a Legend, legendary Japanese empress who ruled as a regent following her Emperor Chūai, husband's death in 200 AD. Both the and the (collectively known as the ''Kiki'') record events that took place during Jingū's alleged lifetime. Legen ...
safely gave birth to the future
Emperor Ōjin, and is still patronized by those praying for safe childbirth and smooth child rearing.
Natural Treasures
The cluster of giant
camphor trees called ''Kada’s Forest''
(including the two old camphors that have been deemed
Natural Treasures, "Yufuta’s Forest" and "Kinukake’s Forest").
Gallery
File:Koyasu Stones in Yunokata Shrine and fence of Umi Hachiman Shrine.JPG, ''Koyasu-no-ishi'' (子安の石 lit:The praying stone for safe childbirth and smooth child rearing).
File:Camphor tree of natural monument Umi-Hachimangu shrine Fukuoka,JAPAN.jpg, ''Yufuta's forest'', one of the old camphor trees in this shrine, is designated as the National Treasures.
See also
*
List of Shinto shrines
For lists of Shinto shrines, see:
* List of Shinto shrines in Japan
** List of Shinto shrines in Kyoto
* List of Shinto shrines outside Japan
** List of Shinto shrines in Taiwan
** List of Shinto shrines in the United States
See also
* List of ...
References
External links
Official websiteCrossroad Fukuoka - Fukuoka Prefecture Tourist Information
Beppyo shrines
Shinto shrines in Fukuoka Prefecture
Hachiman shrines
574 establishments
570s establishments
6th-century religious buildings and structures
Ken-sha
Shrines dedicated to Empress Jingū
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