Kamado Shrine, Chikushino

Name: Kamado Shrine
Address: Chikushino, Japan

#10 among attractions in Chikushino

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Kamado-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. Located at the top of Mount Hōman, which has been venerated from ancient times as a sacred mountain, the shrine is dedicated to Tamayori-bime, Emperor Ōjin, and Empress Jingū. The peripheral zone of Mount Hōman, including the shrine, is a National historic site. It was formerly an imperial shrine of the first rank in the Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines. ()

Local name: 竈門神社 Established: 673 (1351 years ago)Coordinates: 33°32'23"N, 130°34'8"E

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Kamado Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Dazaifu, Kyushu National Museum, Kōmyōzen-ji.

2.3 miSW
Well-known shrine with gardens and museum
Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Chikushino
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3.5 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Dazaifu, Chikushino
91 min walk • The Dazaifu is a Japanese term for the regional government in Kyushu from the 8th to the 12th centuries. The name may also refer to the seat of government which grew into the modern city of Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture.
2.3 miSW
Sleek, contemporary art and history museum
Kyushu National Museum, Chikushino
60 min walk • The Kyushu National Museum opened on October 16, 2005 in Dazaifu near Fukuoka—the first new national museum in Japan in over 100 years, and the first to elevate the focus on history over art.
2.5 miSW
Zen temple with a tranquil rock garden
Kōmyōzen-ji, Chikushino
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3.3 miSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kanzeon-ji, Chikushino
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4.9 miW
Area
Ōnojō, Fukuoka
126 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, lies the charming city of Ōnojō. With a harmonious blend of urban development and natural beauty, Ōnojō offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the more crowded Japanese...
4 miNW
Large Shinto shrine complex with gardens
Umi Hachiman-gū, Fukuoka
104 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Fukuoka, Japan, the Umi Hachiman-gū Shrine stands as a serene sanctuary and a testament to the region's spiritual heritage. This Shinto shrine, though less renowned than its counterparts in other parts of Japan, offers a tranquil retreat...
3.3 miSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kaidan-in, Chikushino
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4.8 miW
Archaeological site
Mizuki Castle, Chikushino
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3.5 miSW
City, Area
Dazaifu, Chikushino
89 min walk • Dazaifu is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, part of the greater Fukuoka metropolitan area. Nearby cities include Ōnojō and Chikushino. Although mostly mountainous, it does have arable land used for paddy fields and market gardening.
3.5 miNW
Town, Area
Umi, Fukuoka
90 min walk • Umi is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 37,663 and a density of 1,200 persons per km². The total area is 30.22 km².