Kashii-gū
香椎宮
Kashii-gū is an ancient Imperial Shinto shrine with unique architecture and sacred natural features.
What it is
- Shinto shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture.
- Imperial-dedicated shrine.
- Originally a mausoleum.
- Enshrines Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū, Emperor Ōjin, and Sumiyoshi Okami.
What to see
- Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Main hall features unique Kashiizukuri architectural style.
- Sacred Ayasugi tree.
- Furō-sui spring, one of Japan's 100 best waters.
- Chokushidō approach road.
- Two auxiliary shrines and ten subordinate shrines.
When to go
- Imperial envoy visits every 10 years.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福岡県福岡市東区香椎4-16-1 Open in Google Maps
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