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Hikosan Shrine
Fukuoka’s only Jingu shrine nestled on Mount Hiko, one of the three major sacred mountains for Shugendo
The name “Jingu” is only granted to the most prestigious Shinto shrines with a distinguished history. Hikosan Shrine is the only jingu in Fukuoka Prefecture located on Mount Hiko, which is known as the famous sacred mountain for Shugendo, a form of religion that requires harsh training and discipline. Since ancient times, a great number of people have visited the shrine to worship the god of safety in farming and mining as well as victory. You can go all the way up to Hohei-den located at the top of the slope car stations without having to climb the steep mountain paths. In addition, you can enjoy painting a “Hikosan Garagara” clay bell, which is a proof of one’s devotion while also serving as a talisman for protection against evil.
Hikosan Shrine Hohei-den
Hikosan Shrine Hohei-den with its brilliant vermillion-colored pavilion and a huge bell was formerly a lecture hall, serving as a central building for Shugendo practitioners on Mount Hiko. The current building, designated as a national important cultural property, was reconstructed in 1616 by Tadaoki Hosokawa, who was the lord of the Kokura domain. Mount Hiko is made up of the three peaks of Kitadake, Nakadake, and Minamidake, and you can find trails to each peak which respectively start from the Hohei-den.
Location
| Name | Hikosan Shrine |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.crossroadfukuoka.jp/en/event/?mode=detail&id=4000000001100 |
| Address | 1 Hikosan, Soeda-machi, Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka |
| Access | Approximately 30 minutes' bus ride from JR Soeda Station and get off at Kane-no-Torii bus stop |
| Business Hours | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Inquiries | TEL: 0947-85-0001 |