Kanpei Taisha

Hakozaki Shrine

Hakozaki Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
3 min walk
Horaires
6:00–19:00

Vue d'ensemble

One of the Three Great Hachiman Shrines in Japan, Hakozaki-gu is most famous for its connection to the Mongol invasions of 1274 and 1281. The shrine's bold plaque reading 'Tekikoku Kofuku' (Enemy Nation Surrender) dates to this era. The annual Hojoya festival is one of Fukuoka's biggest events.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
923 [延長元年]
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Atteste par les sources
923
1274📄Atteste par les sources

Played a spiritual role during the first Mongol invasion of Japan; the famous plaque reading 'Enemy Nation Surrender' was erected.

Divinites venerees

primary Deity
secondary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Hachiman notable_branch

A savoir

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The shrine's gate bears the bold inscription 'Tekikoku Kofuku' (Enemy Nation Surrender), associated with the divine wind (kamikaze) that repelled the Mongol fleet.

Source: tradition

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

33.6200, 130.4253

Physical Address

1-22-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka 812-0053

Province historique

Chikuzen / Chikugo / Buzen

Acces

Hakozaki-Miyamae Station (Fukuoka Subway)

3 min walk

Horaires

6:00–19:00

Meilleure saison

September (Hojoya festival)

Accessibilite

Accessible

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

One of the Three Great Hachiman Shrines, famed for its Mongol invasion connection and Hojoya festival.

Sanctuaires lies

Mythes lies

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What is Hakozaki Shrine?

One of the Three Great Hachiman Shrines in Japan, Hakozaki-gu is most famous for its connection to the Mongol invasions of 1274 and 1281. The shrine's bold plaque reading 'Tekikoku Kofuku' (Enemy Nation Surrender) dates to this era. The annual Hojoya festival is one of Fukuoka's biggest events.

Where is Hakozaki Shrine located?

Hakozaki Shrine is located in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. The full address is: 1-22-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka 812-0053.

What deities are enshrined at Hakozaki Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Hachiman Okami, Empress Jingu (Okinagatarashihime), Tamayorihime no Mikoto.