Nanzoin is the general head temple and the first amulet-Issuing office of Sasaguri Shikoku Buddhist Pilgrimate Route. it is belonging to the Shingon Sect of Mt. Koya.

Sasaguri Shikoku was established during the Tenpo era (1830-34) of the Edo

Period. But in 1886, Fukuoka prefectural office ordered them to break the sacred place under the influence of the anti-Buddhism policy. But local people had petitioned the Government for its continued existence for about 10 years. As a result, the Government permitted them to retain it on condition of moving Nanzoin here from Mt. koyasan.

The purport of building the reclining Buddha

Nanzoin has sent medical supplies to the children of Myanmar and Nepal for

many years. In 1988, the Buddhist congress of Myanmar presented us with

sacred ashes of Gautama Buddha, Ananda and Maudgalyayana as a return for their presents.

Nanzoin believes that these presents are thanks to the eminent virtues of many people. Therefore, they planned out to build the statue to worship these sacred ashes. They wish this would be a reliable statue for everybody.

Kushida Shrine is the guardian deity of Fukuoka, a shrine frequented by locals, and boasts a history of approximately 1,500 years. It's also the site of the nationally famous Yamakasa Festival.

You can watch a 16-minute video of the Yamakasa festival and experience

its excitement in " Hakata Machiya" Folk Museum.

Entry Fee: 200 yen per person

Ｗe'll walk to Kawabata Shopping Arcade, a 400m long covered shopping street. There are many restaurants offering Hakata ramen, udon, soba, and

other noodle dishes as well as eel, tempura, sushi, gyoza, and Yakiniku

( Japanese BBQ). Please enjoy!

Finally, next to Kushida Shrine is Kawabata Shopping Arcade, a 400m long

covered shopping street. There are many good restaurants offering Ramen,

Udon, soba, and other noodle dishes, as well as eel, tempura, sushi, and

Yakiniku ( Japanese BBQ ). Please enjoy yourselves.