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Kushida Shrine

櫛田神社

A Shinto shrine in Fukuoka dating to the 8th century, renowned for hosting the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in July with decorated floats.

Kushida Shrine
Kushida Shrine © Pontafon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:00
Holidays09:00–17:00
Admission
EveryoneFree
Access
1-41, Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
〒 812-0026
How to get there
Nearest stationKushida Shrine Station
櫛田神社前
4 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stopキャナルシティ博多前2 min walk from the bus stop

Kushida Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka, Japan. It is considered to be one of the most important shrines in the city. The shrine's history dates back to the 8th century and it has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. The current main hall was built in the 19th century and features traditional Japanese architectural style. The shrine is also known for its annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, which is held every July and features decorated floats paraded through the streets. The festival is one of the most famous in Japan and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The shrine is also popular for its beautiful gardens, offering a peaceful and traditional atmosphere.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Kushida Shrine. Legend: Kagoshima Main Line; Hakata-Minami Line; Sanyo Shinkansen; Kyushu Shinkansen; Fukuhoku Yutaka Line. Labelled stations: Kumamoto, Kurume, Chikugo-Funagoya, Kaizuka, Hakata-Minami, Fukuokakuko, Kushida Shrine, Hakata, Gion, Nakasu-Kawabata, Tenjin-Minami.

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Festival

Hakata Gion Yamakasa

Teams parade towering floats through Fukuoka in this seven-century-old festival, competing to navigate the course fastest while traditional music and crowds fill the streets.

1–15 Jul 2027Fukuoka
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