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Hakozaki Shrine
Hakozaki Shrine

Fukuoka's Most Famous Shrine

1-22-1 Hakozaki
Fukuoka,
812-8655

Neighborhood: Higashi-ku

Nearest Train: Hakozaki-Miyamae

Phone: +81 92 641 7431
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This is one of the three great Japanese shrines dedicated to the Emperor-divinity Hachiman, and a place where Japanese have come to pray for success ever since the shrine's dedication in 921. A number of important cultural treasures are housed within the shrine's precincts. Keep a special eye out for the plaque hanging above the Tower Gate--it is supposed to have been written by the emperor Kameyama at the time of the Mongol invasions. Its inscription--"May the enemy nations prostrate themselves [in defeat]"--was a petition to Hachiman for protection from the invaders.

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this place sucks
its terriably boring. i hated being there!! if you enjoy your happiness you'll do your self a fa...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 27 2009


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Hakozaki Shrine
Good shrine to visit if you're interested in Japanese mythology and Shintoism. One of only 3 shr...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 18 2005

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