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Iimori shrine - Setsubun Festival, 飯盛神社節分追難祭

Setsubun at Iimori Shrine

Established in 1786, Iimori Shrine is a historic site with cultural assets including its main hall and stone guardian dogs...

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Feb. 3

Setsubun at Kashii Shrine

Kashii Shrine, with a history of over 1,800 years, enshrines Emperor Chuuai and Empress Jingu and is one of 16 imperial shrines in Japan where imperial envoys are...

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#Higashi-ku

Setsubun Festival at Hakozaki Shrine, 筥崎宮節分祭

Feb. 3

Setsubun at Hakozaki Shrine

Hakozaki Shrine, located along Hakata Bay, features an 850-meter approach stretching from its grand Ichinotorii gate to the main hall. Known for hosting...

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#Higashi-ku

Feb. 3

Setsubun at Momiji Hachimangu Shrine

Momiji Hachimangu is known for enshrining deities of safe childbirth and protection from misfortune. It once served as the site for yakuyoke prayers for the lords of...

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#Sawara-ku

Sumiyoshi Shrine Setsubun Festival, 住吉神社節分祭

Feb. 3

Setsubun at Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata is considered the oldest of all Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan. Designated an Important Cultural Property, its main hall reflects the ancient Sumiyoshi-zukur...

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Feb. 2 ~

Feb. 3

Setsubun at Tochoji Temple

Tochoji Temple is said to host the oldest Setsubun festival in Fukuoka. The highlight is the Shofuku Mamemaki, a bean-throwing ceremony to invite good luck and...

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#Hakata-ku

Feb. 3

Setsubun at Kushida Shrine

Affectionately known as “Okushida-san,” Kushida Shrine is Hakata’s guardian shrine. During Setsubun, a giant Otafuku mask—said to be the largest in Japan—is displayed at...

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Feb. 15

Hakata Mochitsuki

This annual event celebrates the Lunar New Year in Hakata with a nostalgic nod to prewar traditions. At that time, mochi vendors would visit townhouses...

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