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Pay respects at this ancient shrine nestled in a sanctuary lined with towering camphor trees, walking through the spring-green approach path

About this spot

Kashii Shrine (香椎宮) is the head shrine of all Kashii Shrines throughout Japan, with Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū as its principal deities. It is just a short walk from JR Kashii Shrine-mae Station (香椎宮前駅) and approximately 10 minutes on foot from Nishi-Tetsutsu Kashii Station (西鉄香椎駅). The approach path is lined with ancient camphor trees several centuries old, and the sanctuary's spring foliage gleams vibrantly—the perfect serene start before tonight's lively fireworks festival. The main hall features a unique architectural style called "Kashii-zukuri" (香椎造), a rare and precious construction method found nowhere else in Japan. The expansive grounds allow for a leisurely full circuit, including auxiliary shrines and a pond. If you wish to receive a commemorative seal (goshuin), the shrine office handles these, so allow time for your visit.

Fireworks details

Name: Fukuoka東区花火大会

Date & time: 4/18 (Sat) 19:30–20:30

Venue: 福岡市東区・御島グリーンベイウォーク（香椎浜）

Shells: approx. 7,000

2026年4月18日(土)19時30分から20時30分、博多湾の香椎浜・御島グリーンベイウォークを会場に開催されるFukuoka東区花火大会です。約7,000発の花火が夜の博多湾の上空に次々と打ち上がり、海面に光の帯を映しながら春の夜空を彩ります。春の花火大会ならではの柔らかな夜気の中で、大輪の花火が開くたびに歓声が上がります。海辺の開けた立地のため視界が広く、打ち上げ花火が水平線の彼方まで響き渡る爽快感は格別です。フィナーレの大連発が海と空を同時に染め上げる瞬間は、この1日のクライマックスにふさわしい迫力です。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は大会公式の発表で確認してください。終了後は会場周辺および最寄り駅が大変混み合うため、フィナーレ後は海辺でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから、時間差での帰宅がおすすめです。帰りのバス・電車の時刻は事前に確認しておきましょう。足元が暗いエリアがあるため、スマートフォンのライト機能が役立ちます。

Source: city.fukuoka.lg.jp

Tips

About a 3-minute walk from JR Kagoshima Main Line "Kashii Shrine-mae Station" (香椎宮前駅), and also about a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Tetsutsu Kashii Line "Kashii Shrine-mae Station" (香椎宮前駅). Admission is free. The expansive grounds make comfortable walking shoes recommended. April spring is also a beautiful season for flowers, ideal for photography. Crowds are minimal, allowing for a peaceful visit.