Suitengu
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Tips about Suitengu
Visitors to Suitengu Shrine can experience a vibrant festival rich in tradition, including performances by locals and a unique ceremony for newborns involving throwing and picking up sweets. It is best to attend the Suitengu Shrine Festival held in May to participate in prayers for the prevention of water accidents and a successful harvest.
Recommendations:
- What to do: Attend the Suitengu Shrine Festival in May to witness traditional performances and participate in prayers.
- What to eat: Try the gourds sold at the shrine, believed to help prevent drowning accidents.
- What to avoid: Be cautious during heavy rains and typhoons due to the area's high risk of flooding.
- Tips to enhance your experience: Explore the surrounding area by crossing the Shiozuka River and following Prefectural Route 18 for a unique perspective on the shrine's history and significance in preventing water disasters.
Recommendations:
- What to do: Attend the Suitengu Shrine Festival in May to witness traditional performances and participate in prayers.
- What to eat: Try the gourds sold at the shrine, believed to help prevent drowning accidents.
- What to avoid: Be cautious during heavy rains and typhoons due to the area's high risk of flooding.
- Tips to enhance your experience: Explore the surrounding area by crossing the Shiozuka River and following Prefectural Route 18 for a unique perspective on the shrine's history and significance in preventing water disasters.
934-25 Ōhamamachi, Yanagawa, Fukuoka 832-0053, Japan
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