A prayer for safe delivery is a custom of visiting a shrine around the 5th month of pregnancy when the baby enters a stable period. People pray for the health of the mother and the safe birth of the baby.

It is said that "Inu no Hi (The day of the dog) is auspicious" because dogs have a light birth and protect their babies by pursuing evil spirits like guardian dogs.

Regard the physical condition of the mother is most important and decide the day to go to pray for a safe delivery.

The day of the dog in 2022 is as follows.
・ January 9th (Sun) 21st (Fri)
・ February 2nd (Wednesday) 14th (Monday) 26th (Saturday)
・ March 10th (Thursday) 22nd (Tuesday)
・ April 3rd (Sun) 15th (Fri) 27th (Wed)
・ May 9th (Monday) 21st (Saturday)
・ June 2nd (Thursday) 14th (Tuesday) 26th (Sunday)
・ July 8th (Friday) 20th (Wednesday)
・ August 1st (Monday) 13th (Sat) 25th (Thursday)
・ September 6th (Tuesday) 18th (Sunday) 30th (Friday)
・ October 12th (Wednesday) 24th (Monday)
・ November 5th (Sat) 17th (Thu) 29th (Tue)
・ December 11th (Sun) 23rd (Fri)

Sumiyoshi Taisha, the head office of 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide, is a shrine that is famous for praying for easy delivery. It is said that Empress Jinko (The god of the 4th Hongu) returned safely even she was pregnant, thanks to the godliness of the shrine. After that, from the legend that she gave birth to Emperor Ojin, it is said that "Sumiyoshi Taisha has the benefit of safe delivery."

At Sumiyoshi Taisha, prayers for safe delivery are accepted every day, not just on the day of the dog. Moreover, no reservation is required. After having the priest perform a prayer and a congratulatory speech, you will be awarded a "girth", "child protection amulet", and "birthstone amulet" as a hand-down.

The prayer for safe delivery is sacred. Please note that shooting photos during prayer is prohibited.

If you pray for a safe delivery at Sumiyoshi Taisha, you will be awarded a special amulet," Komamori, ". Komamori is an oval wooden amulet with a baby's face on it. It's similar to "Easy Childbirth Komamori" (1.000 yen), but you can't get this special amulet at the award office.

Sumiyoshi Taisha recommends, "Please treat the amulet as your child, and gently touch it every day and hold onto it tightly when you give birth." It is customary to go to thank the shrine when your baby is born. Write the child's birthday and name on a wooden ball, and return it.

In addition to child protection, you can also get a girth and a birthstone.

The birthstone that you can pray for a safe delivery at Sumiyoshi Taisha may be picked up from inside the fence of the" birthstone "after visiting the 4th main shrine. Pick one up, wrap it in a piece of paper with a picture of a birthstone, and put it in a triangular wrapping paper with the words "Safe delivery". Put it in your abdomen and wear it as a talisman.

As with Komamori, it is customary to return it when visiting.

1. Enter the precincts and go to the prayer reception desk on the left side. Fill out the form at the prayer application form and take it to the prayer reception desk to apply for a safe delivery. * Prayer fee: 10,000 yen

2. Wait in the waiting room until the prayer is ready. If it's not crowded, the waiting time is about 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Receive a set of hand-downs at the prayers area.

4. Receive a prayer (about 15 minutes).

5. Visit the 4th main shrine and pick up a birthstone.

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is a place where people believe in easy delivery. Its history is old, and the origin of benefits dates back to the time of Empress Jinko. Once you have a baby and enter a stable period, visit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and pray for the mother's health and the safe birth of your baby.