Shrines in Fukuoka

Fukuoka Prefecture has 91 shrines, including Itōzuhachiman Shrine and Chikugo-no-kuni Aso Shrine. Visitors can find a mix of spiritual sites across the prefecture.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Itōzuhachiman Shrine

Itōzuhachiman Shrine

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Itōzuhachiman Shrine honors ancient deities and historical figures, offering a glimpse into loca...

Chikugo-no-kuni Aso Shrine

Chikugo-no-kuni Aso Shrine

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Chikugo-no-kuni Aso Shrine, founded in 1337, offers a glimpse into history and a unique harvest...

Sarutahiko Shrine

Sarutahiko Shrine

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Sarutahiko Shrine is a small, historic shrine in Fukuoka, known for its unique Koshin Festival.

Waka Hachimangū

Waka Hachimangū

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Waka Hachimangū is a historic shrine in Fukuoka with unique cultural properties.

Furogu Shrine

Furogu Shrine

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Furogu Shrine, founded in 192, offers ancient architecture and a sacred camphor tree.

Tanabata Shrine

Tanabata Shrine

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Tanabata Shrine honors the star deities, a unique spiritual site worth visiting.

Torikai Hachimangū

Torikai Hachimangū

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This historic Fukuoka shrine, moved in 1608, is the guardian deity of the city.

Terumo Shrine

Terumo Shrine

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Terumo Shrine honors the Kuroda clan founders, offering unique statues and historical insights.

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

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Yasaka Shrine is an ancient shrine with a rich history and unique cultural properties.

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

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Yasaka Shrine is a historic shrine in Kitakyushu, home to a lively summer festival.

Tsurugi Shrine (Nogata)

Tsurugi Shrine (Nogata)

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Tsurugi Shrine honors ancient deities, with a main hall built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.

Tōka-ebisu Shrine

Tōka-ebisu Shrine

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Tōka-ebisu Shrine is a historic shrine in Fukuoka, known for its lively New Year festival.

Suiyo Shrine

Suiyo Shrine

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Suiyo Shrine honors Akizuki's lords and features a historic castle gate.

Hanyū Shrine

Hanyū Shrine

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Hanyu Shrine: an ancient shrine in a park, rebuilt after wars, with a unique autumn festival.

Taga Shrine

Taga Shrine

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Taga Shrine is an ancient shrine in Nogata City, dedicated to creation deities, offering cultura...

Daibu Hachimangū

Daibu Hachimangū

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Visit this ancient shrine, the origin of Hakozaki-gu, to see historic buildings and a sacred cam...

Ōtomi Shrine

Ōtomi Shrine

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Ōtomi Shrine: an ancient shrine with unique architecture and important cultural festivals.

Okagagū

Okagagū

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Ancient shrine dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, mentioned in Kojiki, guardian of Kurosaki.

Kōshin-sha (Nōgata, Fukuoka)

Kōshin-sha (Nōgata, Fukuoka)

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Kōshin-sha is a unique syncretic shrine in Nogata, famous for its monkey statues and monthly fes...

Mioya Shrine

Mioya Shrine

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Mioya Shrine is a historic site for deities, founded in 770, and a popular cherry blossom viewin...

Shikaumi Shrine

Shikaumi Shrine

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Shikaumi Shrine is the head shrine of Watatsumi, known for its ancient history and unique deer a...

Kasuga Shrine (Kitakyushu)

Kasuga Shrine (Kitakyushu)

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Kitakyushu's Kasuga Shrine honors historical figures and deities, offering a glimpse into local...

Kasuga Shrine

Kasuga Shrine

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Kasuga Shrine is an ancient shrine with unique camphor trees and a significant annual festival.

Nōso-hachimangū

Nōso-hachimangū

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Nōso-hachimangū is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to emperors and empresses.

Higashiōno Hachiman Shrine

Higashiōno Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient shrine known for fertility and protection, worth visiting for its history and unique car...

Tōgō Shrine

Tōgō Shrine

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Tōgō Shrine honors a naval hero, offering historical artifacts and a monument with scenic views.

Edamitsu-hachimangū

Edamitsu-hachimangū

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Edamitsu-hachimangū is a historic Shinto shrine, enshrining important deities, offering a glimps...

Wakamiya Shrine

Wakamiya Shrine

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Wakamiya Shrine, founded in 1624, enshrines deities and offers a glimpse into local history.

Enoki-sha

Enoki-sha

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Enoki-sha is a historic shrine within Dazaifu Tenmangu, marking the final residence of Sugawara...

Kushihara-tenmangū

Kushihara-tenmangū

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Historic shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo, easily acce...

Shou Hachiman Shrine (Yukuhashi)

Shou Hachiman Shrine (Yukuhashi)

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Shou Hachiman Shrine: ancient shrine dedicated to Hachiman Sanjin, with origins debated over cen...

Shou Hachiman Shrine

Shou Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient shrine dedicated to Hachiman deities, featuring historic halls and sub-shrines.

Suikyō Tenmangū

Suikyō Tenmangū

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Visit Suikyō Tenmangū, a historic shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, to see unique artif...

Okinohata Suitengū

Okinohata Suitengū

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A historic shrine in Yanagawa, dedicated to Emperor Antoku, known for its lively May festival.

Awashima Shrine

Awashima Shrine

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Awashima Shrine, founded in the 12th century, is dedicated to medicine and sewing.

Ōgi Shrine

Ōgi Shrine

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Ōgi Shrine: a historic Shinto site in Dazaifu City, rebuilt after fires, with ancient foundation...

Kōsō Hachiman Shrine

Kōsō Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Kitakyushu, rebuilt multiple times, dedicated to imperial figures.

Yadome-daijingu

Yadome-daijingu

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Yadome-daijingu is a shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Sumi Okami, offering a glimpse into local his...

Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine

Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine

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Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine honors 130,000 war dead, offering a significant historical and spiritual e...

Kamado Shrine

Kamado Shrine

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Kamado Shrine, dedicated to matchmaking, offers prayers for positive human connections and safe...

Chikushi Shrine

Chikushi Shrine

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Chikushi Shrine is an ancient shrine in Fukuoka with unique deities and a historic festival.

Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine

Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Kitakyushu dedicated to emperors, offering a glimpse into Japan's history.

Momiji Hachimangū

Momiji Hachimangū

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A historic Fukuoka shrine dedicated to twelve deities, serving as the former guardian site for t...

Sazareishi Shrine

Sazareishi Shrine

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Sazareishi Shrine: a historic site dedicated to two goddesses, worth visiting for its ancient ro...

Tsunashiki Tenmangū

Tsunashiki Tenmangū

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This historic shrine in Fukuoka commemorates Sugawara Michizane's landing and local welcome.

Tsunashiki Tenmangū

Tsunashiki Tenmangū

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Tsunashiki Tenmangū is a scenic plum blossom shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, worth vi...

Orihata Shrine

Orihata Shrine

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A historic coastal shrine in Fukuoka featuring 17th-century architecture and a protected forest...

Wakamatsu Ebisu Shrine

Wakamatsu Ebisu Shrine

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Wakamatsu Ebisu Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to prosperity, with roots dating back to E...

Hikosan Jingū

Hikosan Jingū

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Hikosan Jingū is a historic mountain shrine with important cultural properties and scenic beauty...

Kikuchi Shrine

Kikuchi Shrine

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A historic samurai shrine in Fukuoka dedicated to Kikuchi Taketoki, built upon a fourteenth-cent...

Katsuragi Shrine

Katsuragi Shrine

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Katsuragi Shrine is an ancient shrine with a unique pond torii, worth visiting for its history a...

Kamō Hachiman Shrine (Kitakyushu)

Kamō Hachiman Shrine (Kitakyushu)

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Kitakyushu's oldest shrine, dedicated to emperors and local lords, known for warding off evil.

Kego Shrine

Kego Shrine

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Kego Shrine, founded by Empress Jingu, offers a glimpse into Fukuoka's history and a peaceful es...

Kamo Shrine (Ukiha)

Kamo Shrine (Ukiha)

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Kamo Shrine is a historic site in Ukiha with ancient artifacts and imperial connections.

Kintomi Shrine

Kintomi Shrine

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A historic shrine founded in 724, featuring unique Hachiman-zukuri architecture and potential ti...

Ikazuchi Shrine

Ikazuchi Shrine

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Ikazuchi Shrine is a historic site in Itoshima, dedicated to five deities, with ancient trees an...

Tobihata Hachimangū

Tobihata Hachimangū

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This historic shrine, founded in the 12th century, hosts a vibrant summer festival.

Kawara Shrine

Kawara Shrine

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Kawara Shrine: an ancient shrine with high status, worth visiting for its history and architectu...

Takasu Shrine

Takasu Shrine

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Takasu Shrine is a historic site with important cultural properties, worth visiting for its arch...

Takami Shrine

Takami Shrine

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Takami Shrine: a cypress shrine with 19 deities, a cherry blossom spot with history.

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