{"id":5914,"date":"2024-09-17T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T02:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joyjapan.tokyo\/?p=5914"},"modified":"2026-08-06T23:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T15:13:15","slug":"wnxnfwiv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joyjapan.tokyo\/en\/area\/kyushu\/fukuoka\/wnxnfwiv\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25c6Day 3 [Fukuoka]: A tour around Kyushu's sacred sites! A five-day, four-night guide to popular anime attractions! Immersive visit to the sacred sites of \"Onimusha no Kabuto\"!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After staying a night in Kumamoto and enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will take the Kyushu Shinkansen to Fukuoka Prefecture. It takes about 40 minutes to get from Kumamoto Station to Hakata Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen.<\/p>\n

The destination of this Fukuoka Prefecture pilgrimage is Kamado Shrine. The characters \"Kamado\" in Kamado Shrine are also the surname of Tanjiro Kamado, the protagonist of the popular manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba! Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese manga series created by Koyoharu Gotouge. Its collected volumes (23 in total) have surpassed 150 million copies in cumulative circulation, and the anime adaptation of the same name, which began airing in 2019, is also immensely popular with the public.<\/p>\n

In addition, due to the following similarities, this place is widely known as the holy land of \"Ghostbusters\" and attracts many manga fans to visit:<\/p>\n

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Zoumen Shrine was built to seal the oni gate, which is in line with the theme of \"Onimusha no Kabuto\", which is to destroy demons;<\/div>\n
Ichimatsu Matsuri (Ichimatsu Pattern), a chevron pattern in two colors, is used for the clothing of Shinto priests, and is the same as the pattern on the outer coat of Charajiro;<\/div>\n
It is said that the author of \"Onigiri no Kabuto\", Gokuji Huseharu, is from Fukuoka.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Fukuoka Prefecture has two shrines named after \"Kamado,\" namely \"Mizoguchi Kamado Shrine\" and \"Homan Kamado Shrine.\" In addition to these two shrines, we also visited the pilgrimage sites of \"Natsume's Book of Friends\" in Fukuoka City.<\/p>\n

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SUMMARY<\/span>
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\u2022<\/span>Demon Slayer Twin Kamado Pilgrimage:<\/b>Complete check-in of Chikugo's \"Mizoguchi Kamado Shrine\" and Dazaifu's \"Homan Kamado Shrine\"!<\/div>\n
\u2022<\/span>Natsume's Book of Friends Fukuoka Arc:<\/b>Pilgrimage to Jiromaru Station and the long-established udon legendary shop \"Karonouron\"!<\/div>\n
\u2022<\/span>The Ultimate Luxury Stay in Hakata:<\/b>Check in to THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier and experience the high-rise executive lounge and luxurious public bath!<\/div>\n
\u2022<\/span>Hakata Station Express Accommodation:<\/b>JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Hakata Central and JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Fukuoka are just a 2-minute walk from the station!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Fukuoka Anime Pilgrimage Route<\/h2>\n
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1. Mizoguchi Kamado Shrine (Chikugo City)<\/strong><\/div>\n
2. Kamado Shrine (Dazaifu City)<\/strong><\/div>\n
3. Karonouron Udon (Kushida Shrine Station)<\/strong><\/div>\n
4. Jiromaru Station (Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u26e9\ufe0f An immersive ema wall! \"Mizoguchi Kamado Shrine\"<\/h2>\n

First, we will head to Mizoguchi Kamado Shrine in Chikugo City, which is about a 1-hour drive from Hakata Station. If you choose to take the train, you can take the Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata Station to Chikugo-Funagoya Station (about a 30-minute ride), and then take a taxi for about 10 minutes to arrive.<\/p>\n

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When visiting the shrine, many fans hand-draw \u201cOnigiri no Kabuto\u201d on wishing cards called \"Eimasu,\" which are then enshrined in the shrine. Just looking at the painted horses is breathtaking.<\/p>\n

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It is said that the patterns painted on the lattice windows of the main hall of Mizoguchi Kamado Shrine bear a striking resemblance to the waves of the \"Water Breathing\" swordsmanship used by Tanjiro.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Information on Mizoguchi Kamado Shrine<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\u2022 Address:<\/strong>1553 Mizoguchi, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u26f0\ufe0f The Sacred Mountain of Ascetics: \"Kamado Shrine\"<\/h2>\n

From Kamatoguchi Kamado Shrine, it is a one-hour drive to \"Homan Kamado Shrine.\" Homan Kamado Shrine is located in Dazaifu City, which is famous for Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Since the shrine is only about a five-minute drive from Dazaifu Tenmangu, you can easily visit both together.<\/p>\n

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Mt. Homan still has practitioners practicing here. This is reminiscent of the mountain where Charcoal Jirou practiced.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Kamado Shrine Information<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\u2022 Address:<\/strong>883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture<\/div>\n
\u2022 Official Website:<\/strong>https:\/\/kamadojinja.or.jp\/<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\ud83c\udf5c Recalling teenage Natsume at \"Karonouron\" and \"Jiromaru Station\"<\/h2>\n

After finishing the anime pilgrimage for Demon Slayer, we will head back to Hakata Station and then go visit the sacred sites of Natsume's Book of Friends. In Natsume's Book of Friends, Kumamoto Prefecture, the hometown of the author Yuki Midorikawa, has appeared many times. However, the streetscapes of Fukuoka City actually appear in the scenes where the protagonist, Takashi Natsume, travels to his relatives' house (Season 4, Episodes 12-13).<\/p>\n

First, let's start our tour from the station where Natsume Takashi gets off. From Hakata Station, you can reach Jiromaru Station in about 30 minutes by taking the Fukuoka City Subway Nakuma Line.<\/p>\n

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In addition, there is the udon shop \"Tadano udon ya san\" that appears on Natsume's way to his relatives' house. This shop is modeled after \"Karonouron\" in Gion. \"karo\" means \"corner,\" and \"uron\" refers to \"udon.\" This is a dialect specific to Hakata.<\/p>\n

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As the name implies, this is a udon shop located right on the street corner! It is very close to Hakata Station and right next to Kushida Shrine Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line. This shop is on the same line as the aforementioned Jiramaru Station, making it very convenient to visit! It is a 5-minute walk from Gion Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfe8 Check in to \"THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier\"<\/h2>\n

Today we will be staying at THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier. It is about a 7-minute walk from Hakata Station and very close to the popular commercial facility Canal City Hakata, just a 5-minute walk away. It is also only a 7-minute walk from the aforementioned \"Karonouron\"! It's very convenient!<\/p>\n

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Starbucks, restaurants, and cafes are located on the 1st and 2nd floors of the hotel, making it very convenient for dining or taking a short break.<\/p>\n

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Regarding \"THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier,\" we recommend the \"HAKATA LOUNGE,\" which is exclusively open to guests staying on the top \"HAKATA Floor\"!<\/p>\n

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Here, you can enjoy a quiet and pleasant time while taking in the night view of Fukuoka City. The guest rooms are also cozy and spacious. (The photo shows the Deluxe Double Room at HAKATA)<\/p>\n

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The hotel also features a comfortable large public bath! You can stretch out your limbs and relax to your heart's content in the spacious bath.<\/p>\n

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The next day's breakfast is a buffet of Japanese and Western dishes made with carefully selected Kyushu ingredients.<\/p>\n

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Sunlight streams in through the window, warm and dazzling~! In this bright and open space, fully recharge your energy for the new day!<\/p>\n

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The server carved the freshly baked roast pork right in front of us! Enjoying a luxurious and delicious treat starting from the morning~~!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier Info<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\u2022 Address:<\/strong>8-12, Hakataekimae 2-chome, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken<\/div>\n
\u2022 Phone:<\/strong>092-431-8702<\/div>\n
\u2022 Official Website:<\/strong>https:\/\/www.jrk-hotels.co.jp\/Hakata_premier\/<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Super close to the holy site! If you want to go on a pilgrimage early in the morning, it's recommended to book a room here first. You can check the current room rates and availability on the website below:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\ud83c\udfe8 Check Agoda special rates<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfe8 Booking.com Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n