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Kashida Shrine
福岡市博多区上川端町１−４１
Located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, this shrine is formally known as Hakata Souchinju Kashida Shrine (Hakata Head Shrine Kashida Shrine). Locally affectionately called 'O-Kashida-san', it has long been deeply revered as the tutelary deity and head shrine of Hakata. The enshrined deities are Ohatsumi-no-Ookami (Kashida-Daijin) in the main hall, Amaterasu-Omikami in the left hall, and Susanoo-no-Mikoto (Gion-Daijin) in the right hall. It is said to have been invited from Kashida Shrine in Matsusaka, Ise Province in 757 CE (Tenpyo-Houji 1). The annual 'Hakata Gion Yamakasa' festival, held from July 1 to 15, is the shrine's regular festival and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage representing Hakata. Decorative Yamakasa floats are permanently displayed within the grounds, making it the center of Hakata's festival culture and the starting point for the Hakata Dontaku and Hakata Okunchi festivals.
Enshrined deities
Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
History
Affectionately known as 'O-Kashida-san', the head shrine of Hakata, it is famous as the stage for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival. It attracts devotion for business prosperity and longevity.
Blessings
It is worshipped for blessings of business prosperity and health.
What visitors say
Located in the center of Hakata, the atmosphere is lively with tourists and worshippers during the day, but transforms into a mystical and solemn space at night thanks to lanterns and illuminated shrine buildings. Highlights within the grounds include decorative Yamakasa floats, Furu-Ginnan (couple statues), and power stones. Omikuji (fortune slips) are available in five languages. The compact grounds can be leisurely walked, and events such as Setsubun Festival are actively held.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
Annual events & festivals
- Around February 3Setsubun Daisai (Grand Setsubun Festival)
Hakata's Setsubun tradition, where visitors pass through Japan's largest Otafuku mask to pray for good fortune.
In February, Japan's largest 'Otafuku' (blessed) mask is installed on the gate towers. Passing through the mouth of this mask is a famous Hakata tradition for praying for good luck and fortune.
Highlights- ・Japan's largest Otafuku mask
- ・Prayers for good luck and fortune
- July 1-15Hakata Gion Yamakasa
A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The 'Oi-yama' (chasing mountain) sees portable shrines race through Hakata.
A summer festival with over 700 years of history, dedicated to Kushida Shrine. The streets are adorned with ornate 'Kazari Yamakasa' (decorative floats). The climax occurs at dawn on the 15th during the 'Oi-yama,' when the portable shrines enter Kushida Shrine and race through the streets of Hakata. It is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Highlights- ・Oi-yama (dawn of the 15th)
- ・Kazari Yamakasa (decorative floats)
- ・UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- October 23-24Hakata Okunchi
Kushida Shrine's autumn grand festival, giving thanks for the autumn harvest in Hakata.
Held on October 23-24, this is Kushida Shrine's autumn grand festival. The autumn in Hakata is celebrated with mikoshi processions and the Sen-tomaru (thousand lanterns) display.
Highlights- ・Mikoshi procession
- ・Gratitude for the autumn harvest
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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