Hoshigaki Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the god Inari. The shrine is famous for its traditional architecture and beautiful gardens. Visitors can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and participate in various festivals and rituals throughout the year.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 33.6671928, 130.6994299
Visitor tip
Visitors can purchase traditional sweets and drinks at the shrine's tea house, which is said to be located on a sacred site believed to have healing properties.
Cultural notes
Hoshigaki Shrine is known for its unique Shinto tradition of 'misu' shrine boxes, where devotees offer food and sake to Inari. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in March to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1884 by Hoshigaki Kiyonao, a local farmer who had been granted a plot of land by the government to establish a shrine.