Miyajidake Shrine, in Fukutsu

 

Miyajidake Shrine is located in Fukutsu, Fukuoka-prefecture.

The Shimenawa is the biggest in Japan. Surprisingly, weight is 3ton, with 2.6m diameter

and 11m length. Shimenawa is the thick, twisted straw rope. It was believed in ancient days

that a Shimenawa had the power to keep off evil sprits, so many objects connected with

Shinto Shrines decorated with Shimenawa.

Miyajidake Shrine is primarily dedicated to Empress Jingu and attracts over 2 million

worshippers a year who pray for commercial success, good luck, and to ward off adversity.