Sumiyoshi Shrine, Shinto shrine in Hakata district, Fukuoka, Japan
The shrine features a main hall built in traditional Sumiyoshi-zukuri style with vermillion pillars and white walls facing the Naka River delta.
Constructed in 1623 under the direction of Kuroda Nagamasa, this shrine holds the status of Ichinomiya, marking its position as the principal shrine of the region.
The shrine honors three maritime deities and serves as one of the three major Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan, receiving regular visits from sailors seeking protection.
Located at 3-1-51 Sumiyoshi, the shrine provides parking for 100 vehicles and stands within a 10-minute walk from JR Hakata Station.
During the annual Nakagoshi Grand Festival from July 30 to August 1, participants perform a ritual of jumping through sedge rings.
Location: Sumiyoshi
Location: Sumiyoshi Special Green Space Conservation District
Architectural style: Sumiyoshi-zukuri
Address: 1-51, Sumiyoshi 3-chōme, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0018 812-0018
Website: https://nihondaiichisumiyoshigu.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.58575,130.41375
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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