Kushida-gū

What it is

• A shrine in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture.
• Origin attributed to Emperor Keiko.
• Enshrines Susanoo-no-Mikoto and other deities.
• Kushida Shrine in Hakata was established as a branch.

What to see

• First torii has a plaque with "Kushiyama Kushida-gu".
• Second torii built in 1602.
• Second torii is a prefectural cultural property.
• Stone Hizen torii is an important cultural property.

When to go

• Spring festival in April.
• Autumn festival in October.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Kanzaki Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.