KUSHIDA JINJA SHRINE

Another one of the Fukuoka beautiful places and amongst the best-known Shinto shrines in Japan, the Kushida-jinja dates back to AD 757. Along with intricate carvings of the Chinese zodiac and a 1000-year-old gingko tree, the shrine also has many other unique features.

The shrine is also the place where the famous festival of Hakata Gion Yamakasa is hosted every July. People, especially travellers, fishermen and sailors often visit the shrine to pray for good health, safety and prosperity on a regular basis. The shrine also houses the tombs of the lords of the Kuroda clan.

Location: 1-41 Kamikawa Tamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0026

Timings: 04:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.