櫛田神社
Kushida Shrine
The oldest shrine in Fukuoka, renowned for its historical significance and the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival.
Attractions
Shinto Shrine, Historical, Cultural Heritage, Festivals
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Kushida Shrine, founded in 757, is the grand tutelary shrine of Hakata and is revered as the guardian shrine of Fukuoka. Known locally as "O-kushida-san," the shrine is famous for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event held every July. Visitors can explore various cultural highlights within the shrine grounds, including the largest otafuku mask in Japan, the historical Kushida Ginkgo Tree, and the chikaraishi (strength stones). The shrine's serene environment and rich cultural heritage make it a must-visit for anyone exploring Fukuoka.
Facilities & Services
- Visitor Information Center
- Public Restrooms
- Historical Exhibits
- Festival Displays
Ganso Nakasu Yatai Ramen Ichiryu
A spacious indoor Tonkotsu ramen shop, carrying on Nakasu’s yatai legacy with creamy pork broth, ultra-thin noodles, and a relaxed, modern counter service.
TEPPANYAKI MITAKI SAKURAZAKA
A hidden teppanyaki sanctuary overlooking a serene Japanese garden, where Miyazaki beef and seafood take center stage in a ritual of fire and calm.
Apuro Daimyo
A spirited Korean “mini-town” in Daimyo, offering street‑stall energy, thick samgyeopsal, sundubu, and K-pop‑punctuated warmth.
GOLDEN CRAB Louisiana Seafood
A lively Yakuin hands‑on seafood boil where crab, lobster, shrimp, and corn arrive in spicy Cajun bags—no plates or forks required.
THE LIVELY KITCHEN FUKUOKA HAKATA
An engaging all-day dining space where Japanese-Italian fusion plays out under design-forward interiors, lively energy, and rooftop views just steps from Nakasu-Kawabata.