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Kego Shrine
警固神社
けごじんじゃ
Fukuoka · Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
A shrine in the heart of Tenjin. Tradition says it began when Empress Jingu enshrined Kego Okami at Fukusaki during her Korean campaign.
- Enshrined Deities
- Kego Okami (Yasomagatsuhi-no-Kami, Kamunaobi-no-Kami and Onaobi-no-Kami)
- Founded
- Shrine tradition says it began in the 9th year of Emperor Chuai, when Empress Jingu enshrined Kego Okami at Fukusaki during her Korean campaign; Kuroda Nagamasa built the shrine at its present site in 1608.
- Address
- 2-2-20 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
History
Shrine tradition says it began in the 9th year of Emperor Chuai, when Empress Jingu enshrined Kego Okami at Fukusaki during her Korean campaign. In 1608 Kuroda Nagamasa built the shrine buildings at the present site. It stands in the heart of Tenjin next to Kego Park.
Highlights
- A shrine in the heart of Tenjin
- Adjacent Kego Park
- Imamasu Inari Shrine
Annual Festivals
- Weekend on or after Jul 19
- Nagoshi Festival (annual festival)
Access
1 minute on foot from the south exit of Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, or about 7 minutes from Tenjin Station (subway).