Kanpei Taisha (Chokusaisha)

Kashii Shrine

Kashii Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
5 min walk
Horaires
6:00–18:00

Vue d'ensemble

Kashii Shrine in Fukuoka enshrines Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu — the shrine originated as a mausoleum for the emperor before being transformed into a formal Shinto shrine, a process documented in the early 8th century. It is one of Japan's Chokusaisha (shrines that receive imperial envoys for festivals), reflecting its historic status. The main hall is built in the unique kashii-zukuri architectural style, found at no other shrine in Japan.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
200 [仲哀天皇9年]
📄
Atteste par les sources
724

Source: Formally established as a shrine in 724 CE.

A savoir

💡

The kashii-zukuri architectural style is unique to this shrine — found nowhere else in Japan.

Source: documented

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

33.6578, 130.4572

Physical Address

4-16-1 Kashii, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 813-0011

Province historique

Chikuzen / Chikugo / Buzen

Acces

Kashii-gu Station (JR Kagoshima Line)

5 min walk

Horaires

6:00–18:00

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Imperial envoy shrine with a one-of-a-kind architectural style.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Kashii Shrine?

Kashii Shrine in Fukuoka enshrines Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu — the shrine originated as a mausoleum for the emperor before being transformed into a formal Shinto shrine, a process documented in the early 8th century. It is one of Japan's Chokusaisha (shrines that receive imperial envoys for festivals), reflecting its historic status. The main hall is built in the unique kashii-zukuri architectural style, found at no other shrine in Japan.

Where is Kashii Shrine located?

Kashii Shrine is located in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. The full address is: 4-16-1 Kashii, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 813-0011.

What deities are enshrined at Kashii Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu (Okinagatarashihime).