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SUMIYOSHI SHRINE

Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata (Fukuoka) is believed to be the first of the approximately 2000 Sumiyoshi Shrine throughout Japan.

Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata is believed to be the first of the approximately 2000 Sumiyoshi Shrine throughout Japan. Sumiyoshi Shrine was officially designated in ancient time as one of the highest ranked shrines. Sumiyoshi Shrine was once admired as the greatest shrine of Chikuzen area (northern part of the present Fukuoka prefecture). The surrounding area was originally a cape at the mouth of Nakagawa River flowing into Hakata Bay.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine was worshipped as a tutelary shrine of navigation as well as gods of Japanese poem (waka). The straight shaped roof of the main hall of this shrine is one of the specific features of ancient architectural style, very contrastive to the later Buddhist style. The main hall is designated as a national treasure and the copper axe and sword of the shrine are designated as important cultural properties of the prefecture.

Sumiyoshi Shrine Location

3-1-51, Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
10 min walk from JR Hakata station

Sumiyoshi Shrine

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