Title: Kushida Shrine in Hakata Ward - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Kushida Shrine Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Kushida-Shrine-Hotels.0-l6102438-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Kushida Shrine Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kushida-Shrine.d6102438.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hakata Ward Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Hakata-Ku.d6142843.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kushida Shrine Tours and Activities ![Kushida Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102438/588fd3c6-dbc0-46b5-ab37-09b1c92fa3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kushida Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102438/d4f8ed9c-fedb-4aaa-b6f9-c8b99a561d31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kushida Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102438/ebff0d86-6926-4134-a76a-214ab15e2b6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kushida Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102438/4724060c-f4d3-4337-a5a6-3077dc7173b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kushida Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102438/dcfa3481-cd9b-4970-96aa-b3b90615d583.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kushida Shrine Activities --- --- #### One of Fukuoka’s most famous religious structures is best known for its annual summer festival, but the shrine itself has many wonders. Every summer, a foot race leaves from Kushida Shrine, with young men pushing enormous floats down the streets to banish evil spirits from the shrine and the neighborhood. Hakata’s largest festival and tourist attraction, the Hakata Gion Yamakasa is focused on this 8th-century Shinto shrine. The centrality of Kushida Shrine to local religious practice is displayed in its affectionate nickname, “Okushi-san.” Come visit during festival season to feel the energy of the participants and visitors or pass by on a regular day to admire its beautiful architecture and hidden secrets. Near the entrance, admire the knotty splendor of a ginkgo tree said to be over 1,000 years old and the stones that sit under it, reputed relics from the Mongols’ attempted invasion of Japan. Pass through the traditional torii gate, which once a year is covered by Japan’s biggest otafuku mask in the lead-up to the spring Setsubun festival, celebrated by throwing beans. Pay your respects to the shrine, dedicated to a trio of gods. In the garden, wander down the paths to find a surprising number of artifacts in such a small area. Take three drinks from the crane-covered fountain next to the shrine, each drink a prayer for the longevity of yourself, your family and your friends. Look for the Chikara Ishi, a set of fortune telling stones now used as a test of strength for sumo wrestlers. Try lifting one stone designated for visitors to use. Admire the intricate craftsmanship of this year’s Hakata Gion Yamakasa float on display. Kushida Shrine is in the heart of Hakata, not far from Canal City and other tourist attractions. Walk here from the closest subway station in a few minutes. Reach the shrine in 12 minutes by train from Fukuoka Airport or in a 10-minute subway or 15-minute walk from Hakata Station. Metered parking is available in nearby lots, but limited, especially during the tourist season. 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