Hakata Sennen no Mon, gate in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Japan
Hakata Sennen no Mon is a wooden gate with roof tiles located in Hakata-ekimae, standing approximately 8 meters tall and 3.7 meters wide. The structure features four wooden pillars designed in the style of medieval temple gates and was constructed to welcome visitors into the historic Hakata old town area.
The gate was completed in 2014 and draws inspiration from the Tsujinodokuchimon Gate, which marked an important route during the Edo Period. Its construction was undertaken to preserve local history after 1963, when Hakata Station was relocated and the grounds of the nearby Jotenji Temple, founded in 1242, were significantly altered.
The gate takes its name from the concept of a thousand years, honoring Hakata's deep historical roots. Near the structure, artisans continue traditional crafts such as textile weaving and lantern making, demonstrating skills that have passed through many generations.
The gate stands on Jotenji Street near Gion Subway Station and is easily accessible to visitors. The location welcomes people year-round, with especially festive conditions during the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in July.
The nameplate was inscribed by a Chinese Zen monk named Xie Jing and expresses a blessing meaning prosperity for a thousand or even ten thousand years. This inscription connects the spiritual history of the place with wishes for longevity for the community.
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