Oimatsu Jinja
📍 Fukuoka, Dazaifu · 4-13-1 Kokubun
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Oimatsu Jinja is an ancient shrine standing quietly in Dazaifu. True to its name, there are beautiful pine trees of advanced age within the shrine grounds, cherished as symbols of longevity and prosperity. Long gathering the faith of local people, particularly those who pray to remain healthy even in old age visit with their wishes. Befitting Dazaifu's historic land, it is a shrine that provides unchanging peace transcending time. The quiet atmosphere of the shrine grounds is ideal for calming the mind.
Benefits
LongevityHealthHousehold safetyWarding off calamitiesFulfillment of wishesGood fortune and prosperity
