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Kushida Shrine 櫛田神社

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Kushida Shrine today

  • What it is: Hakata's guardian shrine, said to date from 757, and home of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival. A towering decorated float stands on display.
  • Getting there: About 5 minutes' walk from Gion Station (Exit 2) or Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway; also near Canal City Hakata.
  • Hours: 4:00–22:00 daily.
  • Admission: Free.
  • Tip: The 13 m decorative yamakasa float is on show year-round except in June, when the festival floats are being prepared.
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Hakata Gion Yamakasa runs in the first half of July, with the dawn Oiyama race at its climax

Checked against: Kushida Shrine – Crossroad Fukuoka (official Fukuoka tourism) · Kushida Shrine – Wikipedia. Check opening times and prices before you go.

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We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.