Megurou no Kami Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Meguru no Kami, the kami of roads and travel. The shrine's architecture is characteristic of the Nara period, with a large torii gate and a wooden hall. Visitors can walk through the shrine grounds, which feature traditional Japanese gardens and a small pond.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Meguru no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Roads, Travel
- Coordinates
- 33.2130131, 130.5407019
Visitor tip
Bring a gift of oranges or sake to offer to Meguru no Kami at the shrine's front gate.
Cultural notes
Megurou no Kami is often invoked by travelers seeking safe passage and good fortune on their journeys. During the spring equinox, visitors can witness the sacred purification ritual known as 'Harai' at this shrine.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 718 during the Asuka period, one of Japan's earliest Shinto shrines.