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1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0026, Japan
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Kushida Shrine, founded in 757, is the guardian shrine of Hakata, Fukuoka, affectionately called Okushida-san by locals. It serves as the starting point for the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival each July, and a decorated festival float is displayed year-round on the grounds.
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Tips
- 5-minute walk from Gion subway station.
- For the Yamakasa Festival (July 1-15), arrive at dawn for the main event.
- The on-site Hakata History Museum covers the festival's heritage.
- Close to Canal City Hakata for combined sightseeing and shopping.
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