[Fukuoka Prefecture] Japan's oldest shrine dedicated to the Sumiyoshi Three Gods

Sumiyoshi Shrine ⛩️
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Sumiyoshi Shrine is the Ichinomiya of Chikuzen Province.
It is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan that enshrines the Sumiyoshi Sanjin.
The enshrined deities are
Sokotsutsuno-o-kami, Nakatsutsuno-o-kami, and Uwatsutsuno-o-kami
commonly known as the Sumiyoshi Sanjin.

The shrine was rebuilt by Kuroda Nagamasa in 1623, and the main hall is in the Sumiyoshi-zukuri style, the oldest style of temple and shrine architecture, with a straight gabled roof.
It is characterized by the Shikinen Sengu ceremony, which is held every 25 years.

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ꕥShrine name: Sumiyoshi Shrine
ꕥAddress: 3-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
ꕥAccess: 🚌🚏 In front of TeleQ → 6 minutes on foot
ꕥVisiting hours: Free entry to the grounds
ꕥShrine office: 9:00-17:00
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Post by 神社トラベラーズ／Silver | Oct 11, 2024