Hoping a crush will turn into romance, or wanting to grow closer to your partner or spouse? These Fukuoka shrines are said to answer such wishes. If you are still hoping to meet someone, see our matchmaking shrine page too.
Matchmaking Shrines in Fukuoka →
1Chikugo
The official site presents it as a "god of love" shrine, offering prayers for success in love and good matches. Highlights are the heart-shaped Koi Sando approach to the main hall and the Koi Musubi Meoto-bina dolls you stroke for blessings; around February 14 the Valentine Ema Offering Festival draws crowds.
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2Dazaifu
The official wording is "good matches and good bonds," and the grounds have spots for love wishes: the Reunion Tree for praying to meet someone you love again, the Aikyo no Iwa rock walked with eyes closed, and the "Musubi no Ito" love charm. Bonds with family and work can be prayed for too.
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3Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
Located in the middle of Tenjin, the shrine offers the "En-musubi Chigiri" charm, prayed over to bind good matches and other bonds. The official site does not use the phrase "success in love," but this charm is a reason to stop by for good matches.
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| Item | Shrine | Offering |
|---|---|---|
| Yukari no Ito Mamori (Thread of Fate charm)A charm specially prayed over at the Good Match Festival, woven from thread made of onusa (purification hemp). The shrine explains that "en" (bonds) covers not only romance but also friendship, work and children.Source | Koinoki Shrine | ¥1,000 (¥200 extra for non-standard mail) |
| Heart Charm (ceramic)A heart-shaped charm made of ceramic. It cannot be sent by mail and is available only at the shrine's amulet office.Source | Koinoki Shrine | ¥1,000 each |
| Koi Musubi Tanzaku (wish strip)A wish strip on which you write your wish after stroking the Koi Musubi Meoto-bina dolls, then offer it at the Musubi-dokoro. Offering by mail is also possible. Applications run from June 7 to August 7.Source | Koinoki Shrine | ¥500 |
| Ema (offered by mail)You write your wish and send the ema plaque in. It is purified and burned at the end of the year.Source | Koinoki Shrine | ¥500 |
| Good Match PrayerAfter the prayer you receive a talisman, charm, ema and a keepsake. Prayers by mail are also accepted.Source | Koinoki Shrine | ¥5,000 (by mail: ¥6,000 via registered cash mail, of which ¥1,000 covers postage and offering) |
| Koi-mamori "Musubi no Ito"A love charm for praying at the Reunion Tree (Saikachi) for a reunion with someone you love and for good matches. When your wish comes true, you return it with thanks at the "Koi-mamori Musubi-sho" near the tree.Source | Kamado Shrine | Not listed |
| En-musubi Koyori (paper twist)A paper twist on which you write a love wish and tie to a tree. According to the shrine, the priests purify them and pray for their fulfillment every morning.Source | Kamado Shrine | Not listed |
| Paired Zodiac EmaAn ema themed on good matches, showing two animals of the year's zodiac snuggling together. Designed by Fukuoka ceramic artist Makoto Kagoshima.Source | Kamado Shrine | Not listed |
| Prayer for Good MatchesListed as one of the purposes of prayer on the official prayer page. Offerings come in three tiers.Source | Kamado Shrine | ¥5,000 / ¥8,000 / ¥10,000 or more |
| En-musubi ChigiriA charm prayed over to bind good matches and all kinds of bonds, playing on the spool tool "chigiri" and the word "chigiri" (a vow). It is one of the shrine's Hakata-ori "Okatame" charms.Source | Kego Shrine | Not listed |
Koi Sando (Love Approach)Koinoki Shrine
The approach to the main hall is paved with heart-shaped Mizuta-yaki ceramic tiles. The shrine states that each tile takes about a month to fire and that such tiles are fired only for Koinoki Shrine.
Koinoki Stone LanternsKoinoki Shrine
Two heart-shaped stone lanterns stand along the Koi Sando. The hearts are lit on New Year's Eve and during festivals.
Koinoki ToriiKoinoki Shrine
A torii gate decorated with ten hearts, made with the wish "may you be blessed with overflowing love and find happiness through a wonderful encounter."
Goen Kusu and Meoto Kusu (camphor trees)Koinoki Shrine
The shrine describes these as camphor trees where two trees grew together as one. The Meoto Kusu is described as commemorating the Emperor's marriage.
Tree of Happiness (Ichii)Koinoki Shrine
A tree about 600 years old. It is said that circling it left, right, then left brings happiness.
Koi Musubi Meoto-binaKoinoki Shrine
Sacred dolls in front of the main hall that visitors stroke to seek blessings. The shrine advises women to stroke the male doll, men the female doll, and couples or spouses the pair.
Reunion Tree (Saikachi)Kamado Shrine
Said to have been planted on the summit of Mt. Homan by Empress Jingu, who prayed to meet a dear person again. Visitors pray here for a reunion with someone they love, for good matches, or for a first encounter.
Aikyo no Iwa (Rock of Affection)Kamado Shrine
It is believed that if you walk with your eyes closed, thinking of someone you love (or someone you have yet to meet), and reach the other rock safely, your love will come true.
En-musubi Koyori (Tree of Happiness)Kamado Shrine
A spot rooted in the Edo-period custom of "Juroku-mairi". Visitors tie a paper twist bearing a love wish to the tree.
Ogatama TreeKamado Shrine
Regarded as a sacred tree that invites good matches and happiness. White flowers bloom around early April each year.
Susa Shrine (auxiliary shrine)Kamado Shrine
Linked to the myth of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinadahime, it is regarded as a shrine for good matches and a harmonious household.
Offerings and dates are as listed on official websites (checked October 2026) and may change. Please confirm on each shrine’s official site before visiting.