Sumiyoshi Shrine
住吉神社
Ancient shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to maritime gods, with important cultural properties.
What it is
- One of Japan's three great Sumiyoshi shrines.
- Enshrines the Sumiyoshi Sanjin, gods of maritime protection.
- It is the Ichinomiya of Chikuzen Province.
- Over 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines exist nationwide.
What to see
- Main hall, rebuilt in 1623, is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Noh theater, completed in 1938, is a city cultural property.
- Excavated Yayoi period bronze halberds and spears.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Hakata Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
812-0018福岡市博多区住吉三丁目1番51号 Open in Google Maps
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