Tadanou Shrine, located in the heart of Fukuoka City, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea god, Okuninushi. The shrine's architecture reflects its Heian-period origins, with a distinctive rectangular prayer hall and a serene garden. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese culture by attending the annual New Year's festival, where rituals are performed to purify the soul and ensure good luck for the coming year.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okuninushi
- Kami enshrined
- Okuninushi
- Coordinates
- 33.3189809, 130.387546
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's garden, visit at dawn or dusk when the mist is rising from the nearby Dango River.
Cultural notes
As a coastal shrine, Tadanou Shrine is connected to the mythology of Okuninushi, who is said to have descended onto land to find his mother. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May to honor the god of fishing and the sea.
Historical note
Founded in 757 AD during the Nara period.