Tsukushi Jinja

Tsukushi Jinja is an ancient and venerable shrine that served as the origin of the city name Chikushino. Enshrined in this place that became the namesake of Tsukushi Province, it has been revered since ancient times as the guardian deity of the entire Tsukushi region. It is said to have deep connections with Empress Jingū and Emperor Ōjin, and is particularly venerated as a deity of military fortune and national peace. As a shrine bearing the name Chikushino itself, it stands as the core of the region's identity. It is truly a symbolic presence of Chikushino, conveying the ancient history of Tsukushi to the present day.