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Hakata, Fukuoka

Kushida Shrine

櫛田神社

A compact shrine in central Hakata with decorative Yamakasa floats, carved shrine buildings and a sacred ginkgo. Choose it for a short city stop and a connection to Hakata's festival culture.

What to see

  • Decorative Yamakasa float, except during replacement
  • Gate's zodiac direction disc and shrine carvings
  • Sacred ginkgo and Hakata-bei wall

Traditions & prayers

Business prosperityLongevityProtection from misfortune

Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Ohatanushi no Mikoto · Amaterasu Omikami · Susanoo no Mikoto

A short history

Its foundation tradition dates to 757, with later reconstruction associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi's rebuilding of Hakata. As the area's guardian shrine, it remains closely connected with Hakata Gion Yamakasa, a festival included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage listing.

Before you go

Yamakasa floats are normally displayed outside the festival period but are replaced in June. UNESCO intangible heritage applies to the festival tradition, not World Heritage status for the shrine grounds. Do not drink the sacred well water; follow on-site signs.

First shrine visit: etiquette & offerings →

Location

1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

33.59298, 130.41057 · Representative point near the main worship area, visually checked against GSI mapping; not a certified entrance or step-free route. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-08. Check the official site for changes before visiting.