Kashīgū

Summary

Kashīgū is a shrine located in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture. It is a shrine dedicated for Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū, and is one of the 16 shrines which an imperial envoy, "Chokushi", is sent to perform rituals once in ten years.

Kashīgū has a unique history, as it was founded as a mausoleum called "Kashībyō", for Emperor Chūai, who died on the way to defeat the Kumaso. The origin of Kashīgū is said to be a small shrine built by Empress Jingū, and later, Empress Jingū became deified together. The honden, which is classified as an Important Cultural Property, is in an unique architectural style called "Kashī-zukuri".

Kashīgū is also known for various flowers blooming from spring to early summer, such as 2000 Irises and 1600 azaleas.

Basic information

Name of shrine

Kashīgū

香椎宮 (Kashīgū)

Main deieties

Emperor Chūai (仲哀天皇)

Empress Jingū (神功皇后)

Associated deieties

Emperor Ōjin (応神天皇)

Sumiyoshi-no-ōkami (住吉大神)

Rank

Government shrine, 1st rank (官幣大社, Kanpei-taisha)

Chokusaisha

Established

724

Architectural style

Kashī-zukuri (Honden)

Kirizuma-zukuri (Heiden)

Kirizuma-zukuri (Haiden)

Facing direction

South-southwest

Location

4-16-1 Kashī, Higashi ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka prefecture