Ōokuni Jinja
📍 Fukuoka, Kurume-shi Daizenji-machi Miyamoto 1463 · Kurume
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Ōokuni Jinja is a shrine located in Daizenji-machi, Kurume City. It enshrines Ōkuninushi no Mikoto (Ōokuni no Mikoto) and has long been revered as a deity bringing romantic matchmaking and commercial prosperity. The same deity enshrined at Izumo Taisha is venerated here, and the shrine is affectionately known as "Daikoku-sama" by the local people. It is particularly known for blessings of successful romantic unions and family harmony, and many couples and married pairs visit to pray. In Kurume, this deity has continued to forge happiness and good relationships among its people.
Benefits
Romantic matchmakingCommercial successFamily harmonyMarital harmonyGood fortune and prosperityProtection from misfortuneFertility and childbirth
