Walk all the way from Fukuoka Hakata Kawabata Shopping Street to Kushida Shrine, and follow the sideways to visit. It is spring time when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The Yoshino cherry blossoms and weeping cherry blossoms are waiting for us to view in the shrine. It serves as an outpost for the Fukuoka cherry blossom viewing trip. The weather is excellent. Colorful with flowers, although it is not a scene of grand multiplication, it can always drive travelers to chase cherry blossoms.
How to get there: How to get to Fukuoka Kushida Shrine?
Kushida Shrine is located between Gion Station and Nakasu Kawabata Station. It is about 500 meters and a 5-minute walk from the former station to the shrine. After visiting the shrine in the morning, you can go to the nearby Kawabata shopping street to stroll or have lunch , And then walk through Cold Spring Park, where Yoshino cherry blossoms are also quite beautiful, and finally leave from Nakasu Kawabata Station.
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▲ Yoshino Sakura at the door poked her head out!
▲ Pink weeping cherry blossoms are also in full bloom!
Brief introduction and travel information of Kushida Shrine
The shrine originated in 757 (Emperor Koken during the Nara period), and it has been considered as an important shrine in Fukuoka City for a thousand years.Two ginkgo trees are planted at the entrance and inside. The golden leaves are very beautiful in autumn. The former is buried with stone inlays from the Yuan Dynasty and Mongolia, and the latter is called "couple ginkgo", praying for a happy marriage.In addition, according to legend, the spirit spring crane well in front of the temple can live a long life after drinking it. Remember to give it a try!
We visited all the way and saw that there were all kinds of big rocks in one area, with the words "Power Stones" written on them, and one of them depicts the "Test Stones" for tourists to try to carry. When inquiring about information, we learned that these Power Stones were carried as sumo wrestlers to the gods. It is a kind of fun but with the spirit of traditional culture. If you are planning your Fukuoka itinerary, the following two articles explain the other important points and historical background of Kushida Shrine quite clearly.
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▲ Yoshino cherry blossoms are already in full bloom, attracting many people to stop and take pictures.
▲ Couples with ginkgo, married people can come to pray for a smooth and complete marriage.
▲ Lishi, remember to move the "test stone", not everyone can play!
▲ Ready to go to the next cherry blossom viewing spot!
Conclusion
The Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival is held in July every year. Kushida Shrine and its surroundings have become popular bases. The departure of the roller coaster, the parking of the ornamental mountain, and the seating of the festival are closely related to it. If you want to go to Fukuoka to see the festival, the time and the departure timing of the day's itinerary are very important.Anyaman recommends you to refer to this article, which has the features and detailed notes of the daily activities of the Fukuoka Festival in 2018.
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◎ Fukuoka Kushida Shrine
– Address: 41-XNUMX, Kamikawabatacho, Hakata District, Fukuoka City
– Tel: 092-291-2951
– Opening hours: 4:00～22:00
– Fukuoka City Official Travel Guide: https://yokanavi.com/zh-tw/spot/26906/
