Kurume Suitengu Shrine Hatsumode 2027
Japanese name:久留米 水天宮 初詣 2027
📅 Fri, Jan 1, 2027 - Sun, Jan 3, 2027
About this event
Hatsumode 2027 will be held at Kurume Suitengu, the head shrine of all Suitengu shrines nationwide. Known for its blessings of safe childbirth, conceiving children, child guardianship, and protection against water-related disasters, approximately 100,000 people visit this shrine during the first three days of the New Year. On New Year's Eve, the Toshikoshi-no-Oharai and Joyasai are conducted, and on New Year's Day, Saitansai is held. As the head shrine of all Suitengu shrines across Japan, Hatsumode, bustling with numerous worshippers, is an important event to celebrate the beginning of the New Year. Highlights include the divine blessings of Suitengu attracting worship for safe childbirth, protection from water-related accidents, and child guardianship, in addition to the sacred ceremonies conducted from New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Visitors can make their New Year wishes within the solemn atmosphere unique to the national head shrine.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Suitengu Shrine (Head Shrine)
265-1 Seshita-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0025
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