Kanpei Taisha (Chokusaisha)

Kashii Shrine

Kashii Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
5 min walk
Horaires
6:00–18:00

Vue d'ensemble

One of Japan's Chokusaisha — elite shrines receiving imperial envoys for festivals. Its main hall is built in the unique kashii-zukuri style, found nowhere else. Originally a mausoleum rather than a shrine, it commemorates Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
200 [仲哀天皇9年]
📄
Atteste par les sources
724

Source: Formally established as a shrine in 724 CE.

A savoir

💡

The kashii-zukuri architectural style is unique to this shrine — found nowhere else in Japan.

Source: documented

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

33.6578, 130.4572

Physical Address

4-16-1 Kashii, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 813-0011

Province historique

Chikuzen / Chikugo / Buzen

Acces

Kashii-gu Station (JR Kagoshima Line)

5 min walk

Horaires

6:00–18:00

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

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Imperial envoy shrine with a one-of-a-kind architectural style.

Sanctuaires lies

Mythes lies

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Questions frequentes

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What is Kashii Shrine?

One of Japan's Chokusaisha — elite shrines receiving imperial envoys for festivals. Its main hall is built in the unique kashii-zukuri style, found nowhere else. Originally a mausoleum rather than a shrine, it commemorates Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu.

Where is Kashii Shrine located?

Kashii Shrine is located in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. The full address is: 4-16-1 Kashii, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 813-0011.

What deities are enshrined at Kashii Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu (Okinagatarashihime).