419-1 Kanzaki, Kanzaki-cho, Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture
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¥500
Kushida Shrine, located in Kanzaki, Saga Prefecture, is a venerable shrine with origins dating back approximately 1900 years. Situated along the former Nagasaki Kaido highway, it offers a serene escape with significant cultural assets, including a stone Hizen torii gate. The shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushinadahime-no-Mikoto, and Yamato Takeru. Highlights include a 700-year-old sacred camphor tree and sake vats commemorating the slaying of Yamata no Orochi. A visit to Kushida Shrine provides a peaceful glimpse into local history and spirituality, and it's conveniently located near Yoshinogari Historical Park.