Suitengū

Suitengū is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Chūō ward, rebuilt in 2016 with modern architecture by the Takenaka Corporation. The complex combines contemporary design with traditional religious elements in a densely built commercial district.

Arima Yorinori, the ninth daimyō of Kurume Domain, established this shrine in 1818 as a branch of the main sanctuary in Fukuoka Prefecture. The original water deity worship was transferred from Kyūshū to Edo and evolved into a place for childbirth blessings.

Expectant parents come here to pray for safe delivery and purchase protective charms tied to childbirth. A statue of a mother dog with her puppy stands on the grounds, symbolizing fertility and family protection.

The shrine opens daily from 7 AM to 6 PM and sits directly above its namesake subway station on the Tokyo Metro. The grounds are at street level and remain accessible throughout the day, even during rush hours.

The shrine belongs to the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage route of Nihonbashi and connects Shinto tradition with Varuna, a Hindu water deity. This rare fusion reflects centuries of cultural exchange between Japan and India through religious practice.

Location: Nihonbashi-Kakigarachō

Inception: 1818

Founders: Arima Yorinori

Architects: Takenaka Corporation

Part of: 日本橋七福神

Website: https://suitengu.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.68360,139.78500

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:36