Temples and Shrines in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Toyokawa Inari

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Myōgonji, better known as Toyokawa Inari, is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple in Toyokawa, Aichi. Founded in 1441, it blends temple and Inari worship, and is famous for thousands of stone foxes, a torii gate, and its association with Senju Kannon and prosperity...

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Don't miss Myogen Temple behind the main shrine, which houses the effigy of the Thousand-Handed Senju Kannon (the temple's main deity).
Myōgon-ji was founded in 1441 and is better known nationwide as Toyokawa Inari.
Visit before sunset to fully appreciate the impressive red torii gate path and the extensive temple grounds surrounded by nature.

1 Toyokawachō, Toyokawa, Aichi 442-0033, Japan

Nakatsukasa Magotaro Inari

Fukuoka

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A small Inari shrine in Fukuoka’s Nishi Park, known for its vivid LEDlit torii gates and stairs that create a striking nighttime atmosphere. It is dedicated to Inari Ōkami and is a popular photogenic spot near Ōhori Park and the waterfront.

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Wear shoes with good grip if you plan to explore the shrine steps at night, since the key feature includes illuminated stone stairs.
The shrine office hours are 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and until 6 PM on weekends, but the illuminated grounds remain accessible well into the night. If you need to speak with shrine staff or obtain special items, visit during daytime operating hours.
Visit after dark to see the shrine's LED-lit torii gates and stone stairs at their most dramatic.

13-10 Nishikoen, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, JapanWebsite +81927817434

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Dazaifu Tenmangu

Dazaifu, Fukuoka

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Dazaifu Tenmangu stands as the headquarters of all Tenmangu shrines across Japan, dedicated to the revered scholar Sugawara no Michizane, who is venerated as the kami of learning and scholarship. Founded in 905 CE at Michizane's burial site, this important...

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With approximately 10 million visitors annually, Dazaifu Tenmangu is one of Japan's most visited shrines and serves as the head shrine for all 12,000 Tenmangu shrines nationwide.
The three arched bridges represent past, present, and future—tradition says you should cross without looking back, stopping, or stumbling to ensure good fortune in your journey through life.
When Michizane's body was being transported for burial, the ox pulling the cart suddenly sat down and refused to move—people took this as a divine sign and built the shrine on that exact spot.

4-chōme-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, JapanWebsite +81929228225

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Shiba Daijingu

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1 Goshuin

Shiba Daijingu (Shiba Shinmeigu) is a Shinto shrine in Minato, Tokyo, founded in 1005 and dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami and Toyouke Ōmikami, linked to Ise Grand Shrine. Rebuilt after 1945, it hosts the September Daradara Matsuri and a historic ginger fair.

1 Chome-12-7 Shibadaimon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0012, JapanWebsite +81334314802

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Usagi

Usagi Shrine, also called Rabbit Shrine, is a small Shinto shrine in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, near Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji. It is known for rabbit guardian statues, a playful motif tied to safety, wisdom, and good health, and for its scenic setting.

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Look for the rabbit guardian statues around the shrine; they're the main feature and best photo subjects.
Take the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line to Higashiyama Station and walk approximately 15 minutes north to reach the shrine, or use Kyoto City Buses that stop at Okazakijinja-mae which is just steps away from the entrance.
Expect a small shrine rather than a large temple complex, so plan a short stop focused on the rabbit-themed details.

1163 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0303, JapanWebsite +81555720363

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