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Kushida Shrine

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Fukukoa's Kushida Shrine is considered the most important shrine in the whole prefecture. Its founding, which was more than 1000 years ago, was a point in time when the Hakata Ward was the go-to venue for trade and diplomatic affairs.

One of the historical figures that are being honored by the shrine is Ohata Nushina no mikoto, a kami who is regarded as the ancestors of Is Jingu's priests.

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Things to see

A fun time to visit the shrine is around early and mid July. It's where they host the annual Yamakasa Gion Matsuri, one of the biggest festivals in the prefecture.

Travel Notes

It's a 500 meters southwest of Gion Station (Subway Airport Line).

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