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Kushida Shrine Kitashinmon
〒812-0026 福岡県福岡市博多区上川端町１
This shrine has long been revered as the tutelary deity and head guardian of Hakata. It is affectionately known locally as 'Okushida-san'. Major festivals, including the Hakata Gion Yamagasa, are held here.
Enshrined deities
Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
History
The shrine's origins are said to date back to 757 CE (Tenpyo Houji 1), when kami were invited from Kushida Shrine in Matsuzaka. It is also said that Amaterasu Omikami was enshrined at the same time. In 941 CE (Tenpyou 4), Susanoo Omikami was enshrined after prayers were offered to quell the rebellion of Fujiwara no Sumitomo. The shrine has long been worshipped as the tutelary deity and head guardian of Hakata.
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