Kasuya district

Kasuya is a district in northern Kyushu comprising seven separate towns: Hisayama, Kasuya, Sasaguri, Shime, Shingu, Sue, and Umi. Each town has its own residential areas, shopping districts, and agricultural land that spreads across the hills and valleys of this region.

The district formed during the Meiji reforms of 1878, when the government reorganized Japan into new administrative units. Throughout the 20th century, the area evolved from rural villages into suburban communities through its proximity to the growing city of Fukuoka.

The seven towns each hold their own local festivals, with shrines conducting harvest rituals in autumn and temples receiving pilgrims from the region. These religious sites continue to serve as social centers for many communities, where residents gather for annual occasions.

The Sasaguri Line and the Kashii Line connect the towns to each other and to greater Fukuoka, with most stations located near residential neighborhoods. Local buses complement the rail links and reach areas farther from the train routes.

Sasaguri houses over 80 Buddhist temples and walking trails that attract pilgrims who replicate the Shikoku route on a smaller scale. This pilgrimage path is less known than its larger counterpart, but many visitors walk the route over a few days.