Kushida Shrine

Kushida Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
5 min walk
Horaires
4:00–22:00

Vue d'ensemble

The guardian shrine of Hakata (Fukuoka's historic district), Kushida Shrine is the epicenter of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa — one of Japan's most spectacular summer festivals, where teams race through the streets carrying massive floats weighing over a ton. A year-round display float stands permanently in the shrine grounds.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
757 [天平宝字元年]
📄
Atteste par les sources
757

Divinites venerees

primary Deity
secondary Deity

Bienfaits

A savoir

💡

During the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival (July), teams race through the streets carrying floats weighing over 1 ton — the finish line is at this shrine.

Source: documented

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

33.5908, 130.4103

Physical Address

1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0026

Province historique

Chikuzen / Chikugo / Buzen

Acces

Gion Station (Fukuoka Subway)

5 min walk

Horaires

4:00–22:00

Meilleure saison

July (Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival)

Langues etrangeres

English signage

Accessibilite

Accessible

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

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Heart of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa — one of Japan's most exciting summer festivals.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Kushida Shrine?

The guardian shrine of Hakata (Fukuoka's historic district), Kushida Shrine is the epicenter of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa — one of Japan's most spectacular summer festivals, where teams race through the streets carrying massive floats weighing over a ton. A year-round display float stands permanently in the shrine grounds.

Where is Kushida Shrine located?

Kushida Shrine is located in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. The full address is: 1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0026.

What deities are enshrined at Kushida Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo no Mikoto.