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Hakozaki Shrine
筥崎宮
はこざきぐう
Fukuoka · Higashi Ward, Fukuoka
A Hachimangu whose Important Cultural Property tower gate bears the "Tekikoku Kofuku" plaque, with an approach of about 850 m from the seaside torii.
- Enshrined Deities
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu and Tamayorihime-no-Mikoto
- Founded
- An oracle in 921 called for relocation from Daibunomiya in Chikuzen; at the present site from 923. Other theories exist.
- Address
- 1-22-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
History
An oracle in 921 is said to have called for relocation from Daibunomiya in Chikuzen Province, with the shrine settling at its present site in 923, though other theories exist. The tower gate is counted among the three great tower gates, and the main and worship halls are Important Cultural Properties.
Highlights
- Tower gate (one of the three great tower gates, with the "Tekikoku Kofuku" plaque); main and worship halls are Important Cultural Properties
- Stone first torii (Important Cultural Property)
- Approach of about 850 m from the seaside torii to the main hall
Annual Festivals
- Jan 3
- Tama-seseri
- Late July
- Nagoshi Festival
- Jul 1 & 9
- Oshioi-tori (Hakata Gion Yamakasa)
- Sep 12–18
- Hojoya
Access
About 3 minutes on foot from Exit 1 of Hakozakimiya-mae Station (Hakozaki Line), or about 8 minutes from the west exit of JR Hakozaki Station.