Hakata temple and shrine town trail

 

Hakata temple and shrine town is located within walking distance of JR ]Hakata Station and there are

many Temples and Shrines where you can feel and soak up the ambience of true traditional Japanese

culture. The history of Hakata temple and shrine town started with the dispatch of Japanese cultural

and political missions to China in the 7^th century. Afterwards the area prospered as the hub of Hakata, 

which at the time was the largest port trading city in Japan. There are many valuable artefacts and

monuments here, including Tochoji temple, Kushida Shrine, Jotenji temple, Shofukuji temple as well

as Engakuji temple. It is also surprising that Hakata has little recognition for being the origin of many

culinary staples such as Udon and Soba noodles, Manju (steamed bun), Uiro (steamed cake made

of rice flour), and traditional beverages like Japanese green tea.

This important historical area is also the location of Japan’s first Zen-temple and Shingon-temple.