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Mekari Shrine

和布刈神社
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5/5
1 Review
based on 94 reviews
Historical Sites
Open today at 9:30-17:00
Address:
3492 Moji, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 801-0855, JapanMap
Phone+81 93-321-0749
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  • kimitakas
    kimitakas
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    North end of Kyushu

    This Shinto shrine, which is located at the north end of Kyushu, is well known for its ritual called Mekari Shinji. From this place, you can enjoy a nice view of Kanmon Strait.

    Reviewed on Dec 30, 2019
  • Adrian L
    Adrian L
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    An interesting cultural spot in the shadow of the Kammon Bridge

    As part of our private tour around Kitakyushu, our guide brought us to the Mekari Shrine with a view of the Kammon Bridge. The Shrine is not large but has played in important role in blessing all tho...

    Reviewed on Apr 28, 2019
  • PeterthePauper
    PeterthePauper
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    A collision of Ancient and Modern cultures!

    Ancient Shrine interestingly located at the waters' edge of the Kanmon Strait and literally in the shadow of the modern Kanmon Bridge. The unique location gives an interesting perspective to otherwis...

    Reviewed on Sep 13, 2018
  • JimmySumKahWai
    JimmySumKahWai
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    関門海峡を望む歴史ある神社 - Marvelous shrine !

    Have always wanted to visit this “Northern most” shrine和布刈神社 in Kyushu since last 2 trips to KitaKyushu so finally this time round. We confirmed the route with Tourism Info Centre at Mojiko and left ...

    Reviewed on Dec 15, 2017
  • Vichai_Family
    Vichai_Family
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    Magnificent faith

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    ... "Mekari ​ Shrine": : Small shrine ​ at ​ is associated with a thousand years of history ​ ​ the poet's fine creation work ​ and important customs ​ (เก็บ wugame seaweed ​ to worship gods) ​ ... The front area can be seen under S ...

    Reviewed on Dec 19, 2018
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