Kamikawa Shrine
上川神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Independent Agriculture
Kushida Shrine
櫛田神社
/ Kushida Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
5 min walk
Hours
4:00–22:00
Overview
The guardian shrine of Hakata (Fukuoka's historic district), Kushida Shrine is the epicenter of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa — one of Japan's most spectacular summer festivals, where teams race through the streets carrying massive floats weighing over a ton. A year-round display float stands permanently in the shrine grounds.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
757 [天平宝字元年]
The guardian shrine of Hakata, center of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival.
📄
Documented
757 Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
⛩
secondary Deity
God of storms, the sea, and martial valor; also revered as a deity of plague prevention
Blessings
Did You Know?
💡
During the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival (July), teams race through the streets carrying floats weighing over 1 ton — the finish line is at this shrine.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
33.5908, 130.4103
Physical Address
1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0026
〒812-0026 福岡県福岡市博多区上川端町1-41
Historical Province
Chikuzen / Chikugo / Buzen
Access
Gion Station (Fukuoka Subway)
5 min walk
Hours
4:00–22:00
Best Times to Visit
July (Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival)
Foreign Language Support
English signage
Accessibility
Accessible
Official Website
https://www.hakatayamakasa.com/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Why This Shrine
Heart of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa — one of Japan's most exciting summer festivals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Kushida Shrine?
The guardian shrine of Hakata (Fukuoka's historic district), Kushida Shrine is the epicenter of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa — one of Japan's most spectacular summer festivals, where teams race through the streets carrying massive floats weighing over a ton. A year-round display float stands permanently in the shrine grounds.
Where is Kushida Shrine located?
Kushida Shrine is located in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. The full address is: 1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0026.
What deities are enshrined at Kushida Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo no Mikoto.