| Kashii-gu | 香椎宮 |
| Fukuoka (福岡市) | July 26, 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
About Kashii-gu
Kashii-gu is the shrine that enshrines Emperor Chuai (14th emperor of Japan) and Empress Jingu. It was originally built by Emperess Jingu after Emperor Chuai was killed during his journey west. She got revenge for his death and ruled as regent until her son became took the throne. She was later enshrined here after her death.
This is one of the few shrines in the country where a member of the imperial family comes in person to perform imperial rites. It is famous as both a place to pray for safe sea voyages and also for successful romantic relationships and safe childbirth.
The architecture of the main shrine is called “Kashii Style” and is a national important cultural property.
My Visit to Kashii-gu
We visited Dazaifu Tenman-gu before visiting Kashii-gu and as I stated in the goshuin post for that shrine, it was hot.
This shrine has some significance to my husband. His maternal grandfather, pictured above sitting on the bottom far left, was in the tokko-tai/Japanese Special Attack Unit, better known in the West as kamikaze. He was stationed in the Kashii Squad. Thankfully, the war ended before he was sent out.
Every member of his squad survived the war.
I got two goshuin here during my visit. This is the basic goshuin, but I also got the special Chokusai/Imperial Order Festival goshuin that features an aerial-view drawing of the shrine. We’re thinking about visiting again for the festival.
Links
Homepage (JP)
Omairi (JP)
