Kushida Shrine

Overview

Kushida Shrine, located in Kamikawa-batamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has been a focal point of faith as the guardian deity and main shrine of Hakata for many years. Founded in 757, it has watched over the city of Hakata. The grounds feature a permanent display of floats from the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, along with historic shrine buildings and a lush garden – plenty to see and explore! The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, held in July, is particularly noteworthy. It's a vibrant festival where floats race through the streets of Hakata, starting from Kushida Shrine. The festival floats and the "kazariyama kasa" (decorative floats used in the festival) are a must-see. The enshrined deities of Kushida Shrine are Ōhata-nushi no Ōkami (Kushida Ōkami), Amaterasu Ōmikami, and Susanoo no Ōkami (Gion Ōkami). Ōhata-nushi no Ōkami is enshrined in the main hall, Amaterasu Ōmikami in the left hall, and Susanoo no Ōkami in the right hall. Kushida Shrine is said to offer various blessings, including matchmaking, business prosperity, marital harmony, and longevity. Conveniently located in the heart of Hakata, it's easily accessible and a must-visit when you're in Fukuoka.