Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine, located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, is a historic shrine beloved by the locals. Known as the guardian deity of maritime safety and navigation, he is famous for the Tamaseseri festival held every August. There is a huge camphor tree that is about 1000 years old in the temple grounds, and it is also a popular power spot. As a shrine that watches over the city of Hakata, it attracts the faith of local people and is a famous spot in Fukuoka that is visited by many tourists.