Kego-jinja Shrine

Shrine

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A Shinto shrine located in the heart of Fukuoka City. Believed to provide protection against disease and disaster, the shrine is visited by many seeking to improve their fortunes and ward away evil. The shrine was moved to its current location in 1608 by Kuroda Nagamasa, the first lord of Fukuoka Domain, due to the construction of Fukuoka Castle.

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Tenjin 2-2-20
Area: Nakasu / Tenjin Area
Phone: 0927718551
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Take the time to visit

Reviewedï¼2020.01.05

I ventured here by accident believe it or not while I was looking for a Camera store near by. I ended up spending around an hour, went to the camera store bought a tripod came back for another half...
Modest and Peaceful

Reviewedï¼2019.09.11

Located right in the center of busy city, adjacent to Tenjin train station, Kego shrine offer a modest and peaceful anchor in a lively neighborhood. It somehow bring calm and tranquil energy the...
An interesting shrine in the middle of a busy shopping district

Reviewedï¼2019.08.18

I walked through this shrine on a rainy day in Tenjin. Its not a large shrine, but still worth a walkthrough for pedestrians seeking a bit of solace from the activity of Tenjin.