Tag Archives: Shinto

Atago Shrine

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Atago Shrine is one of the three major Shinto shrines in Japan dedicated to the deity Atago, and also the oldest shrine in Fukuoka City. Originally established in the first century AD as Washio Shrine, it initially enshrined two gods, … Continue reading →

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Delving Deeper: Local Temples and Shrines of Fukuoka City

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Recently, having finally finished cleaning up and hauling furniture, the combination of the desire to relax and passable weather was enough to prompt me to get out and start exploring Fukuoka City in more depth. I had been to Atago … Continue reading →

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