Kushida Shrine, A Sanctuary of Tradition Amidst Fukuoka's Bustle

1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

A small shrine in the urban area

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Introduction

Translate content in English only The Korudeta Shrine is the center of worship in the Fukuoka region. Every year in July, the famous festival and celebration of Yamakasa Gion Matsuri begins here. The most remarkable event during the festival is the Oiyama procession on July 15th. This scene is particularly charming and breathtaking. You can not only admire the decorative Yama floats inside the shrine but also witness the ancient Ginkgo tree, which is a symbol of the shrine's thousand-year history. These sights are truly spectacular and worth seeing.

Address

1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Opening hours

Main hall: 4:00-22:00.

Transportation

Get off at Zotenjinja Shrine/Hakata Machiya Museum on the Green Bus route, or in front of Hakata Canal City on the Green Bus route and walk for 2 minutes. It's a 5-minute walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station or Gion Station on the subway.