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FukuokaShrines & Temples

Fukuoka

Hakozakigu

One of the three great Hachiman shrines with Usa and Iwashimizu. The plaque on the gate reading enemy nations surrender dates from the Mongol invasions.

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Fukuoka

Kushida Jinja

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

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Fukuoka

Sumiyoshi Jinja

One view holds it to be the first of all Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan. With Osaka and Shimonoseki it is one of the three great Sumiyoshi.

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Fukutsu

Miyajidake Jinja

Known for a shimenawa rope 2.6 metres across. Beyond the approach the road runs dead straight to the sea, and twice a year a path of light appears.

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Sasaguri

Nanzoin

Its bronze reclining Buddha, 41 metres long, is among the largest figures of its kind in the world.

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Dazaifu

Tobiume

A plum said to have flown from the capital in a single night out of longing for Michizane. It blossoms earliest in the grounds.

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Dazaifu

Dazaifu Honden

It stands over Michizane's grave. One of the head shrines of all Tenmangu in Japan.

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Dazaifu

Komyozenji

The Bukko stone garden and the Itteki-kai garden. The only Zen garden in Dazaifu.

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Dazaifu

Kanzeonji

Its temple bell, the oldest in Japan, is a National Treasure. It was the centre of Buddhism in Kyushu.

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Dazaifu

Kaidanin

One of the three ordination platforms of Japan. Monks of western Japan took their vows here.

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Dazaifu

Kamado Jinja

At the foot of Mount Homan. As a shrine of matchmaking, young worshippers come without pause.

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Fukuoka

Shofukuji

The first Zen temple in Japan, founded by Eisai. He also brought tea seeds to the country.

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Fukuoka

Tochoji

Held to be the first temple Kukai built in Japan. It has the Fukuoka Great Buddha, a seated wooden figure.

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Fukuoka

Hojoya

A rite of compassion for living creatures. One of the three great festivals of Hakata, with stalls lining the approach.

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Munakata

Hetsumiya

The mainland shrine of the three. Its treasure hall holds some 80,000 National Treasure objects excavated from the island.

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Munakata

Nakatsumiya

It stands on Oshima, and is held to be the birthplace of the Tanabata legend.

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Munakata

Okinoshima

The whole island is the deity. Women may not go, and those who land may not speak of what they saw or heard.

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Kurume

Kora Taisha

First shrine of Chikugo Province. One of the largest shrine buildings in Kyushu stands on the hillside.

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Kurume

Suitengu

The head shrine of all Suitengu in Japan. A faith for safe childbirth and protection from drowning.

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Yanagawa

Mihashira Jinja

It enshrines Tachibana Muneshige. A town of canals, toured by boat.

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Yame

Fukushima Hachimangu

The Yame-Fukushima lantern puppets are dedicated here. An Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

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Kitakyushu

Yasaka Jinja (Kokura)

The shrine of the Kokura Gion drums. Drums struck on both heads are carried through the town.

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Kitakyushu

Mekari Jinja

Before dawn on the first day of the lunar year, priests wade into the sea to cut wakame. It stands on the shore of the Kanmon Strait.

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Dazaifu

Komyozenji

The Bukko stone garden draws the character for light in white sand and stone. The only Zen temple in Dazaifu.