Shinto shrine
Hakozakigū
筥崎宮（はこざきぐう）
Higashi, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
A shrine at Hakozaki in Higashi, Fukuoka, counted with Usa and Iwashimizu as one of the three great Hachiman shrines of Japan. Its chief enshrined kami is Emperor Ōjin, with Empress Jingū and Tamayorihime no Mikoto, and it is widely worshipped as a kami of protection from misfortune and fortune in winning.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Emperor Ōjin (chief kami), Empress Jingū and Tamayorihime no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it began in Engi 21 (921), when Emperor Daigo, following a divine command, bestowed the words "Tekikoku Kōfuku" (surrender of the enemy nations) in his own hand and had shrine buildings built, but it is said that there are various views on when it was founded. During the Mongol invasions of the mid-Kamakura period, a divine wind is said to have blown, and it became known as a kami of protection from misfortune and fortune in winning. The tower gate, the main sanctuary and worship hall, the Ichi-no-Torii and other structures line the approach along the national highway.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 筥崎宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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