Torikai Hachimangū
鳥飼八幡宮
This historic Fukuoka shrine, moved in 1608, is the guardian deity of the city.
What it is
- A shrine in Fukuoka, Japan.
- Revered as the guardian deity of Fukuoka City.
- Formerly a prefectural shrine.
- Moved in 1608 by Kuroda Nagamasa.
What to see
- Main hall enshrines Emperor Ōjin, Empress Jingū, and Tamayori-hime no Mikoto.
- Also enshrines Ōmononushi no Ōkami and Emperor Sutoku.
- Kurodono Shrine enshrines Takeuchi no Ōomi and Torikai Kuronushi.
- Tenman Shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane and Ukanomitama no Mikoto.
- Ebisu Shrine enshrines Yaekotoshiro-nushi no Kami and Sayori-hime no Kami.
- Shrine's ossuary received a Good Design Award in 2021.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福岡県福岡市中央区今川2丁目1-17 Open in Google Maps
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