Kushida-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. One of the oldest shrine in Fukuoka, that holds its famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival.
This Shrine is also the place to pray for eternal youth. Clap! Clap! Clap! Here's to forever young!!! LOL
Kushida Shrine also known as "Okushi san" for the locals, a nickname that really shows the affection they feel for this shrine. More and more people visit this shrine, which made it a popular place for tourists to visit too.
Kushida Shrine also have a place for EMA (wooden prayer tablet), wherein you can write your prayers with a minimal amount (JPY100).
When your in Kushida Shrine, you will also find the Kazari Yamakasa or large stationary festival floats, like this one below.
When visiting Kushida Shrine I was able to take a snap of this view, 3 season in one pic. (Summer-Fall-Winter).
How to get to Kushida Shrine:
Kushida Shrine is located near Reisen Park. The nearest stations are Nakasukawabata and Gion, on the subway line. From either of these two stations, it takes about 8 minutes on foot to reach Kushida Shrine. It can also be accessible from Canal City Hakata. It takes an eight-minute walk. Open from 4:00 am to 11:00 pm. Entrance Fee is FREE.
Watch my Shrine and Temple Run in Fukuoka here:
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