[Kitakyushu] The northernmost shrine in Kyushu, located directly under the Kanmon Bridge

"Mekari Shrine"
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Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
25-minute walk or 7-minute drive from JR Mojiko Station
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Founded in 200 AD, this shrine is located at the northernmost tip of Kyushu.
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"Mekari" The character "Mekari" is pronounced "Mekari."
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Directly above the shrine, you can see the Kanmon Bridge connecting Fukuoka and Yamaguchi, and the Kanmon Strait is right in front of the shrine.
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Large ships can be seen passing by.
The opposite shore is Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
It felt so close.
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The famous "Mekari Ritual," held every year on New Year's Day according to the lunar calendar, is a midnight ritual in which Shinto priests harvest wakame (seaweed) and arame (rice bran) cloth.
I've only ever seen it in photos, but it seems like quite a few people go to see it.
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The "Fukumikuji" fortune slip I received was a cute "fuku" (luck) = "pufferfish" design. 🐡
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[Mekari Shrine]
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■ 3492 Moji, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
▷ Purification and Prayers 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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