Uchihata-inari-jinja

Uchihata-inari-jinja is a shrine in Hakata, Fukuoka, Fukuoka. Uchihata-inari-jinja is situated nearby to the metro station Gion Station, as well as near the Buddhist temple Ryuguji Temple.

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Type: Shrine
Description: Shinto shrine in Gionmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Japan
Also known as: “Uchihata Inari Shrine” and “Uchihata-inari Shrine”
Postal code: 812-0038

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gion Station and Tōchō-ji.

Gion Station

Metro station

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Gion Station is a train station located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka in Japan. Its station symbol is a young male dressed in happi, representing the famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa, held in July each year. Gion Station is situated 120 metres north of Uchihata-inari-jinja.

Tōchō-ji

Buddhist temple

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Tōchō-ji is a Shingon temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Nangakuzan. It was founded by Kūkai in 806, making it the oldest Shingon temple on the island of Kyushu. Tōchō-ji is situated 210 metres north of Uchihata-inari-jinja.

Ryuguji Temple

Buddhist temple

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Ryuguji Temple is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 150 metres northwest of Uchihata-inari-jinja.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gokusho and Nakasu.

Gokusho

Quarter

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Gokusho is a quarter.

Nakasu

Quarter

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Nakasu is the red-light district of Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is an island between the sandbank of the Naka River and the Hakata River.