Umi Hachimangu

Umi Hachimangu is an ancient shrine held in deep reverence as the sacred birthplace where Empress Jingu gave birth to Emperor Ojin, and has long been venerated as a deity of safe childbirth and child-rearing. The place name "Umi" is said to derive from "umi" (to give birth), making it truly revered as a sacred site of life's genesis. The grounds preserve numerous sacred relics related to childbirth, including the "Tree of Safe Childbirth" to which Empress Jingu clung during labor, and the "water for the newborn's first bath" said to have been used in childbirth rituals. The shrine welcomes expectant mothers and families from across the nation who come to pray for safe delivery and healthy child-rearing, serving as a deeply cherished spiritual sanctuary.