Safe Childbirth– tag –

Okazaki Shrine has been worshipped for more than 1200 years as the god of conception and safe childbirth. Cute rabbit amulets are available at this shrine to those who wish to be blessed with children.

This shrine is one of the best shrines to wish for academic achievement because it sits on the birthplace of Sugawara no Michizane. Its subordinate shrine, Umemaru Ookami, is also famous for its divine power that helps curing cancer.

Parents from all over Japan visit Gokounomiya Shrine before childbirth to receive blessings from Empress Jingu, the goddess of safe delivery. Its sacred water, 'Gokousui', is famous for its beautiful taste.

Hirano Shrine is renowned for its garden with more than 400 cherry blossom trees of approximately 60 varieties. The shrine was built in 794, and also has deep relationship with the Japanese Imperial Family.