Kamikawa Shrine
上川神社
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.
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
Location Coordinates
33.5908, 130.4103
1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0026
Chikuzen / Chikugo / Buzen
Gion Station (Fukuoka Subway)
4:00–22:00
Accessible
Heart of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa — one of Japan's most exciting summer festivals.
上川神社
美瑛神社
旭川神社
瀧川神社
新冠神社
北門神社
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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.
Kushida Shrine is located in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. The full address is: 1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0026.
The enshrined deities are: Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo no Mikoto.