Landmarks・Hakata
Hakozaki-gu ShrineHakozaki-gū
Also known as: 筥崎宮・筥崎八幡宮
One of Japan's Three Great Hachimangu shrines, alongside Usa Jingu and Iwashimizu Hachimangu. The main gate bears the inscription 'Tekikoku Kofuku' (Submission of Enemy Nations), a reference to the Mongol invasions. The autumn Hojoya festival fills the long approach to the shrine with food stalls each year.
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