Hitsuizan Main Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. The shrine was originally built during the Nara period and has been well-maintained over the centuries. It enshrines Hatsu no kami, a deity believed to be associated with the abundance of water and fertility.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okuninushi
- Kami enshrined
- Hatsu no kami, Okuninushi
- Coordinates
- 33.3112096, 130.5487059
Visitor tip
Visitors can taste fresh spring water from the shrine's well, which is said to have medicinal properties.
Cultural notes
Hitsuizan Main Shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture. The shrine's main hall is dedicated to Hatsu no kami, while a smaller shrine enshrines the god of agriculture, Okuninushi.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in its current form during the Heian period.