Shika Island
志賀島
A coastal island connected by sandbar featuring an ancient maritime shrine and the discovery site of a historic gold seal.
What it is
- An island in Fukuoka City connected to the mainland by a natural sandbar.
- Home to Shikaumi Shrine, the main sanctuary for all Watatsumi shrines.
- The site where a famous gold seal was discovered in 1784.
- A historic battlefield from the Mongol invasions of 1274 and 1281.
What to see
- Shikaumi Shrine which enshrines the three Watatsumi Sanjin deities.
- The three main local settlements named Shika, Hiro, and Katsuma.
- A bridge connecting the island to Saitozaki that has been open since 1930.
When to go
- Visit in April or November to witness the Kimi ga Yo kagura performances.
Getting there
- Take the Fukuoka City Ferry from Hakata Pier directly to the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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