[Kitakyushu Shrine] A guardian deity loved by locals for its beautiful flower water fountain

Himine Shrine 1-8-8 Asakawa Hinine, Yahata Nishi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 093-603-1775 9:00-17:00 Open all year round Parking available In September of the second year of the Jogan era (960), the deity of Okishima Yakihi Shrine, Dainichiryouki-no-Mikoto, was enshrined on the top of Mount Himine, and the two deities Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto and Hosu-seri-no-Mikoto were enshrined. Himine Shrine has long been revered as a deity of maritime traffic safety, and today, it is deeply revered from near and far as a deity of traffic safety, business prosperity, household safety, and life rituals. On the great festival day of October 18th, Kagura is dedicated, and it is a shrine that protects and passes on history and culture without interrupting the rituals. The flower water fountain, which is regularly replaced, is very beautiful and delights visitors. #Sakura2024 #KitakyushuTourism #FukuokaTourism #YahatanishiWardShrine #FukuokaShrine #KitakyushuShrine