Mekari Shrine

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This Shinto shrine, located in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City gets its name from the Mekari-shinji, a Shinto ritual designated an Intangible Cultural Property by the prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to the goddess Hime Okami. Facing the sea, the shrine is believed to grant worshipers maritime and traffic safety and is visited by large numbers of visitors seeking these boons.

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushimojiku Moji 3492 Map
Area: Mojiko Area
Phone: 0933210749
Hours: 9:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Available (Grounds 10spaces, Adjacent 10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

North end of Kyushu

Reviewed : 2019.12.31

This Shinto shrine, which is located at the north end of Kyushu, is well known for its ritual called Mekari Shinji. From this place, you can enjoy a nice view of Kanmon Strait.
An interesting cultural spot in the shadow of the Kammon Bridge

Reviewed : 2019.04.28

As part of our private tour around Kitakyushu, our guide brought us to the Mekari Shrine with a view of the Kammon Bridge. The Shrine is not large but has played in important role in blessing all...
A collision of Ancient and Modern cultures!

Reviewed : 2018.09.14

Ancient Shrine interestingly located at the waters edge of the Kanmon Strait and literally in the shadow of the modern Kanmon Bridge. The unique location gives an interesting perspective to...