“Sakurai Shrine,” located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a historic shrine built by the second lord of the Fukuoka Domain, Tadayuki Kuroda. Once a sacred place where the people of Chikuzen Province gathered in faith, it is a place where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery where history and nature harmonize.
Highlights of Sakurai Shrine
Important Cultural Properties! The main hall with its magnificent carvings, the stone bridge that retains its appearance from the Edo period, the two-storied gate, and the worship hall are designated as important cultural properties of Fukuoka Prefecture.
Mystical Iwato-no-miya! Behind the main hall, there is “Iwato-no-miya,” where a cover has been built on top of a round burial mound thought to have been built in the late Kofun period. It is a mystical space that evokes ancient beliefs.
Beautiful Nature! Sakurai Shrine is located in a nature-rich area surrounded by the sea and mountains. You can worship peacefully while gazing at the beautiful scenery of the four seasons.
Sakurai Shrine Basic Information
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| Address | 4227 Shima Sakurai, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Access | About 30 minutes by Showa Bus from JR Chikuzen-Maebaru Station, get off at the “Imuta” bus stop, about 19 minutes walk |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Telephone Number | 092-327-0317 |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Why not experience the power of history and nature at Sakurai Shrine?