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Kushida Jinja

Fukuoka · Fukuoka · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 櫛田神社

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WHAT TO DOKushida Jinja

The tutelary shrine of Hakata. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a rite dedicated to this shrine, and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

WHEREFukuoka

Fukuoka · Fukuoka

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Overview

The tutelary shrine of Hakata. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a rite dedicated to this shrine, and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

About this place

Kushida-jinja (櫛田神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Dedicated to Amaterasu and Susanoo, it is said to have been founded in 757. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is centred on the shrine.

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Key facts

Founded：757 (traditional) Blessings：Business prosperity, Warding off evil, Longevity

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