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Chinkaiseki Hachimangu
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Shrine Office Hours
Office: 9:00 AM ー 5:00 PM
* You can enter the shrine precincts at any time (however, it is pitch black at night as there are no lights).
* Parking is available at any time.
* The shrine office is located next to the torii shrine gate.
Address of Chinkaiseki
Chinkaiseki Hachimangu Shrine
2143-1 Nijo-Fukae, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture
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By Train
A Train & 13 minutes Walk
*The nearest station is Chikuzen-Fukae Station.
1 hour by a train from Hakata Sta. or Fukuoka Airport.
- From Hakata Station: 55 mins (Direct)
- From Fukuoka Airport: 60 mins (Direct)
*Get off at Chikuzen-Fukae Station and walk for 13 minutes.
Travel Time from Your Destination
*For Those Traveling from HIROSHIMA:
1 hour by Shinkansen (bullet train) from JR Hiroshima Station to JR Hakata Station.
*For Those Traveling from OSAKA:
2 hours and 30 minutes by Shinkansen (bullet train) from JR Shin-Osaka Station to JR Hakata Station.
*For Those Traveling from TOKYO:
1 hour and 45 minutes from Haneda Airport to Fukuoka Airport.
By Car
3 Parking Lots (Free)
There are 3 parking lots near Chinkaiseki Hachimangu Shrine.
There is a parking lot for visitors (5 cars) on the shrine grounds, and across the national highway there are two public parking lots (15 cars and 100 cars). Total of 120 cars.
*During the New Year's holiday from December 31st to January 4th, the Nijō Exchange and Experience Plaza parking lot (100 spaces) will be closed, so only the visitor parking lot (5 spaces) and the Fukae Beach parking lot (15 spaces), for a total of 20 spaces, will be available.
⬇︎ Cross the narrow railway crossing.
(1) Chinkaiseki Hachimangu Parking Lot (5 cars, 0 minutes on foot)
The road is narrow and there are multiple passing points.
⬇︎ Public parking lots along the national highway.
No need to cross a railway crossing, and the road is wide.
(2) Fukae Beach Parking Lot (15 cars, 2-minute walk for 200m) *Recommended during the New Year period
(3) Nijo Koryu Taiken Square (100 cars, 3-minute walk for 300m)
October - June : 8 AM - 5 PM
July - September : 8 AM - 7 PM
*Closed for New Year's holidays from December 31st to January 4th.
1. Shrine's Parking Lot
(1) Chinkaiseki Hachimangu parking lot (0 minutes on foot) Free
[Number of spaces] 5 cars + 4 spaces available in front of the shrine office
[Vehicle types] Passenger cars, minibuses
[Entrance] Narrow railroad crossing at the "Fukae Interchange" traffic light (this is the only entrance)
Cross the narrow railway crossing at the "Fukae Interchange" traffic light.
(If you can't cross the railway crossing, please park other parking lots.)
2. Fukae Beach Parking Lot
(2) Fukae Beach parking lot (200m to the shrine, 2 minutes walk) Public, Free
[Number of spaces] 15 cars (unpaved)
[Vehicle types] Passenger cars, large buses
[Facilities] Public restrooms available
3. Nijo Koryu Taiken Square
(3) Nijo Koryu Taiken Square (300m to the shrine, 3 minutes walk) Public, Free
[Number of vehicles] 100 cars (asphalt paved)
[Vehicle types] Large tour buses, passenger cars
[Hours] 8:00-17:00 (8:00-19:00 from July to September)
*Note: The gates will be locked at closing time, preventing vehicles from leaving.
*The parking lot will be closed during the New Year holidays from December 31st to January 4th.
By Rental Bicycle
Get off a train at JR Chikuzen Maebaru Station. You can rent a bicycle at the Itoshima Tourism Association in front of the station at the north exit. Cycling to Hakoshima and Chinkaiseki Shrine. ➡︎ Rental Cycle Place & Cycling Route
Beautiful Temple & Shrines in Itoshima
Discover the "Route of Love" along the beautiful coast of Itoshima.
Here, you will find three famous shrines connected to love at different stages of life: Hakoshima Shrine for matchmaking and finding love, Futamigaura Meoto-iwa for marital harmony, and Chinkaiseki Hachimangu for safe childbirth and family blessings. All are located in stunning, picturesque settings that you won't want to miss.
- Hakoshima Shrine (Matchmaking Love)
- Futamigaura Meoto-iwa (Marital Harmony)
- Chinkaiseki Hachimangu (Fertility & Childbirth)
(1) Chinkaiseki Hachimangu
Chinkaiseki Hachimangu
Hilltop Ocean View Fertility Shrine
Blessings
Known for blessings of safe childbirth, child-rearing, and finding a good match. It is a peaceful sanctuary rooted in deep history.
Landscape
Offers a stunning view of the Genkai Sea from the quiet hill atop a 20-meter-high stone wall resembling a castle, where history and nature beautifully intertwine.
(2) Hakoshima Shrine
Hakoshima Shrine
God of LOVE － Shrine on the Sea
Blessings
Worshipped as the shrine for love, matchmaking. It is a popular spot for those seeking true connections.
It is also believed that visiting the shrine will enhance your beauty.
Landscape
A picturesque "shrine on the sea" accessible by a sandy path. The panoramic ocean views are breathtaking.
(3) Sakurai Futamigaura Meoto-iwa
Sakurai Futamigaura Meoto-iwa
Wedded Rocks & Torii in the Sea
Blessings
Famous for marital harmony, matchmaking, and romantic relationships, symbolized by the two sacred rocks joined by a rope.
Landscape
A breathtaking coastal view featuring a white Torii gate standing in the azure sea, framing the iconic "Wedded Rocks."
(4) Raizan Sennyoji Temple
Raizan Sennyoji Temple
Beautiful Garden in the Mountain
Blessings
Renowned for warding off evil, good health, and fulfilling wishes, home to a magnificent 4.6-meter tall wooden Kannon statue.
Landscape
Famous for its majestic 400-year-old great maple tree, offering a serene, vibrant garden landscape that transforms with the seasons.
(5) Ikazuchi Shrine
Ikazuchi Jinja (Thunder Shrine)
Giant Trees 900 years old
Blessings
Blessed with the power of nature, it is known for safety, good fortune, and warding off bad luck.
Landscape
Nestled deep in a mystical mountain forest, featuring ancient, towering Ginkgo and cedar trees that exude a spiritual atmosphere.