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This time, we will introduce you to Mekari Shrine, located in Mojiko Port, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture!
Mekari Shrine is an extremely historic shrine that was founded over 1,800 years ago and is the northernmost shrine in Kyushu !
This shrine offers a spectacular view of the Kanmon Strait and Kanmon Bridge right in front of you !
The combination of the Kanmon Straits and the shrine is so beautiful that it would not be an exaggeration to say it’s perfect for Instagram (is that an old-fashioned way of saying it?).
- A shrine with over 1,800 years of history
- The northernmost shrine in Kyushu
- The Kanmon Straits are right in front of you
- The combination of the Kanmon Strait, Kanmon Bridge, and shrine is super photogenic
- You can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade while looking out at the sea.
Now let us introduce you to Mekari Shrine, the northernmost shrine in Kyushu, which was founded over 1,800 years ago!
Let’s go to Mekari Shrine, where you can see the spectacular collaboration of the Kanmon Strait, Kanmon Bridge, and the shrine
- Basic information about Mekari Shrine
- The entrance to Mekari Shrine
- Parking lot of “Mekari Shrine”
- The shrine office and gift shop at Mekari Shrine
- Fortune slips at Mekari Shrine
- The shrine building of Mekari Shrine
- Descending into the Kanmon Straits
- Visit Hayatomo Shrine and Ebisu Shrine
- We have reached the edge of Mekari Shrine.
- Conclusion
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Basic information about Mekari Shrine
<Mekari Shrine>
[Address] 3492 Moji, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture
[Business hours] 9:30-17:00 (Gift office)
[Parking] Available (free)
[Telephone number] 093-321-0749
[Official website] https://www.mekarijinja.com/
The entrance to Mekari Shrine
Mekari Shrine is located about 1-2 kilometers away from Mojiko Retro, at the narrowest point of the Kanmon Strait.
There is a parking lot and, although it is small, there is also a bus service.
By the way, it took about 20 minutes to walk from Mojiko Retro.
The entrance to Mekari Shrine looks like this.
It’s already a spectacular view!!
The Kanmon Bridge is close!!!
Too close!!
In fact, there is a shrine right at the base of the Kanmon Bridge pillar.
A shrine located just below the Kanmon Bridge
There is a temizuya (purification fountain) right next to the torii gate.
Let’s wash our hands and go inside.
Parking lot of “Mekari Shrine”
The parking lot for Mekari Shrine is located just past the torii gate.
Enter through the torii gate in your car.
The Kanmon Bridge is close after all!!
Almost directly above the parking lot is the Kanmon Bridge!!
Just above the parking lot is the Kanmon Bridge.
The shrine office and gift shop at Mekari Shrine
The shrine office is surprisingly modern, which is hard to imagine for a shrine with over 1,800 years of history.
It has a chic and stylish design with a grey base.
Surprisingly, the shrine office is modern and stylish.
Next to the modern shrine office is a shrine office with a traditional feel.
You can purchase amulets and other items at the shrine office.
The gift shop is open from 9:30 to 17:00.
You can buy charms and other items at the gift shop.
Fortune slips at Mekari Shrine
There are many fortune slips in front of the shrine.
You put money into the box yourself and draw your fortune.
There were quite a few tourists from overseas and they were having fun with the fortune telling slips.
The fortune telling slips were popular with people from overseas.
The shrine building of Mekari Shrine
This is the shrine building of Mekari Shrine.
Although the shrine has a history dating back over 1,800 years, the grounds and the shrine building itself are quite compact and small.
Surely God has been watching over the Kanmon Straits from this place of Mekari for over 1,800 years.
Let’s go and pray right away.
By the way, for over 20 years now, when I visit shrines, I always pray, “May my family and I be healthy and strong.”
Health comes first!!
Descending into the Kanmon Straits
At Mekari Shrine, you can actually descend to the Kanmon Straits right in front of the shrine!
This is probably the most interesting thing about Mekari Shrine!
Let’s go through the torii gate and descend into the Kanmon Straits.
It’s the best spot for taking photos!
Once you pass through the torii gate, you’ll come across a steep staircase like this that leads down to the sea.
Going down to the sea!
The last two steps of the stairs are already submerged in the sea!
You can actually go down to the Kanmon Straits!
(It’s dangerous, so don’t go into the water.)
The Kanmon Straits are right at your feet!
When you go down to the bottom of the stairs, you will see this amazing view!!
Mekari Shrine is definitely the only place where you can feel so close to the Kanmon Straits!
The combination of the sea, bridge, and shrine is stunning!
Such a spectacular view!!
A photo spot with a spectacular view♪
Let’s go back up these steep stairs to ground level.
The view from this ascent is also quite spectacular.
Visit Hayatomo Shrine and Ebisu Shrine
There are also two other shrines, Hayatomo Shrine and Ebisu Shrine, within the grounds of Mekari Shrine.
Let’s go through this narrow path next to the shrine.
Along the way, you will also find historical stones and monuments.
This is Hayatomo Shrine.
こThis is Ebisu Shrine.
Be sure to visit both shrines.
Here too, I pray, “May my family and I stay healthy and healthy.”
Visit Hayatomo Shrine and Ebisu Shrine
We have reached the edge of Mekari Shrine.
If you walk along the seafront from Mekari Shrine, you will come to an open plaza!
There is a magnificent view of the Kanmon Bridge from here too!!
The Kanmon Straits are beautiful!!!
And the best part is this incredibly emotional (is that an old-fashioned way of saying it?) spectacular view!!
The combination of the Kanmon Straits, Kanmon Bridge, and the shrine is incredibly beautiful and emotional!!
Mekari Shrine has a spectacular view from every angle.
After passing through Mekari Shrine, you will arrive at the entrance to the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel, which allows you to walk to Honshu.
If you have time, it would be fun to continue along the pedestrian road to Honshu!
The length of the pedestrian path is about 800m.
You can walk the footpath between Kyushu and Honshu.
Conclusion
Mekari Shrine is a historic shrine that was founded over 1,800 years ago and is the northernmost shrine in Kyushu .
The combination of the Kanmon Strait, Kanmon Bridge, and the shrine creates a truly beautiful sight !
There are a lot of posts from young girls on Instagram and TikTok.
It is about 1-2km away from the tourist destination of Mojiko Retro, but it is a truly beautiful shrine, so I would definitely recommend taking the extra mile to go to Mekari Shrine.
There were also many tourists from overseas.
- A shrine with over 1,800 years of history
- The northernmost shrine in Kyushu
- The Kanmon Straits are right in front of you
- The combination of the Kanmon Strait, Kanmon Bridge, and shrine is super photogenic
- You can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade while looking out at the sea.
We encourage everyone to visit Mekari Shrine, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Kanmon Strait and Kanmon Bridge up close!
Be sure to visit Mekari Shrine, which has a spectacular view!
I hope the above information is of some help.
See you soon!
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