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Torikai Hachimangu Shrine
鳥飼八幡宮
とりかいはちまんぐう
Fukuoka · Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
A Hachimangu whose official site says it is known for blessings of good matches, recovery from illness, contests, the arts and warding off misfortune.
- Enshrined Deities
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu and Tamayorihime-no-Mikoto
- Founded
- Founding date unknown. Said to originate from "Waka Hachiman," linked to Empress Jingu; the official site states 1,800 years since its founding.
- Address
- 2-1-17 Imagawa, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
History
The founding date is unknown, but the shrine is said to originate from "Waka Hachiman," linked to Empress Jingu, and the official site states that 1,800 years have passed since its founding. The official site says it is known for blessings of good matches, recovery from illness, contests, the arts and warding off misfortune.
Highlights
- Two-story gate (romon)
- The ossuary "Soreiden" won a Good Design Award
- Kokonoe stable uses it as lodging during the Kyushu sumo tournament
Annual Festivals
- Feb 3
- Hoshimatsuri Setsubun Festival
- Jul 19
- Nagoshi Festival
- Oct 19
- Autumn Grand Festival
- Nov 15
- Shichi-Go-San visits