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Fukuoka Shrine

Okagagū

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岡田宮

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

Okagagū
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What it is

  • An ancient shrine, formally Okada Shrine.
  • Mentioned in the Kojiki, Japan's oldest history book.
  • Dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, Japan's first emperor.
  • Guardian god of the Kurosaki district.

What to see

  • Three shrines: Ten, Chi, and Jin.
  • Shrine dedicated to Emperor Jimmu.
  • Shrine dedicated to Okuninushi no Mikoto.
  • Shrine dedicated to Takamimusubi no Kami.

When to go

  • July for the Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

福岡県北九州市八幡西区岡田町1-1 Open in Google Maps

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