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Momiji Hachimangu Shrine
紅葉八幡宮
もみじはちまんぐう
Fukuoka · Sawara Ward, Fukuoka
A Hachimangu formally founded in 1482, known for its Meoto Matsu pine and large torii. A travel site lists it as a shrine for good matches.
- Enshrined Deities
- Empress Jingu, Emperor Ojin, Uji-no-Wakiiratsuko-no-Mikoto and others
- Founded
- Formally founded in 1482 (tracing back to a Heian-period tutelary shrine); moved to the present site in 1913.
- Address
- 1-26-55 Takatori, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
History
It is said to trace back to a Heian-period tutelary shrine, was formally founded in 1482 and moved to its present site in 1913. The grounds have the Meoto Matsu pine and a well-known large torii. Its good-match benefit appears only in a travel site's list of benefits and remains secondary information.
Highlights
- Meoto Matsu ("married couple" pines)
- A well-known large torii
- Uga Inari
Annual Festivals
- Oct 11
- Annual Festival