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Kushida Shrine

櫛田神社

 

 

This historical shrine holds the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival.

Said to have been built in 757, this shrine has been popular with locals since long ago. Hakata Gion Yamakasa - one of the largest festivals in Fukuoka - is held here. The impressive Yamakasa floats are on display year-round.

HOURS 4:00am-10:00pm (reception open 9:00am-5:00pm)
COST Free
ADDRESS 1-41 Kami-kawabata machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi
ACCESS 5 min. walk from Subway Nakasu-Kawabata Station
TEL 092-291-2951
OTHER CONTACT INFO Hakata History Museum

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