The wisteria at Oonakatomi Shrine is called Shogun Fuji (General Wisteria). It was donated to the shrine by Prince Kaneyoshi, the Seisei Shogun (General of the Western Expedition), as a thank you for praying for his recovery when he was injured at the Ohobaru Battle in 1359.
The wisteria tree boasts a history of approximately 660 years and was designated as a natural monument of Fukuoka Prefecture in 1970. The “Shogun Fuji Festival” is held every year from mid-April to the morning of May 5th, and the shrine grounds are bustling with many visitors.
Access Information
Phone: 0942-72-4008 (Ogori City Tourism Association)
Address: 555 Fukudo, Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Worship Hours, Closed Days, and Admission: Free for worship
Access: [Train] 7-minute walk from Nishitetsu Hazama Station [Car] 10 minutes from Tosu IC on the Nagasaki Expressway
Parking: 20 spaces available if the parking at Fukudo Park is open