Hattori Tenjingu Shrine

About Hattori Tenjingu Shrine The Foot Shrine has been watching over our feet for over 1,000 years.
Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond.

Hattori Tenjingu Shrine is known as the “Foot Shrine” after Sugawara Michizane, (a poet, scholar and politician) recovered from leg ailments and arrived safely at Dazaifu, Fukuoka in the year 901.

Hattori Tenjingu wishes to support people’s hopes and the power to live by listening to the feelings of those who care about their feet and those who are worried about their legs.

History

Guide precincts

Opening time

April – September AM 6:00 – PM7:00
October – March AM6:00 – PM6:00

Please check the change of visiting hours on August 24 and 25, January 1-3, January 9-11, and January 15.

Amulets

Foot Amulet

Amulets hold the sacred power of the enshrined divine protection, blessings, and good fortune. Each amulet is blessed and bestowed with power by the deities of a particular protection.

Foot Amulets are amulets to protect the feet of those who work hard every day or play sports and would like rehabilitation. They are based on the divine virtue of the deity of feet. Please tie them to your shoelaces with your wishes.

Festivals

There are various festivals throughout the year that everyone is welcome to participate in.

Toyonaka Ebisu Festival

January 9th-11th

Toyonaka Ebisu Festival is a festival of business prosperity, which is particularly famous in the Kansai area. Many people pay a visit to a Shinto shrine in order to show their gratitude to deities for having brought good luck to them the prior year. They receive a bamboo branch with a bundle of good luck charms. Furthermore, during this festival, a special girl plays a role in bringing good luck to visitors and business. This girl is called Fukumusume (good fortune girl). Since 1997, a female foreign student studying in Japan has been elected as the Fukumusume (good fortune girl) at Hattori Tenjingu Shrine to facilitate cross-cultural communication.

Shoe Festival

May 2nd-3rd

The Shoe Festival hosts shoe manufacturers, dance events, food trucks, and other local restaurants on the grounds of the shrine. Shoe services are also available at the shrine office to purify your shoes with gratitude.

Foot Festival

Late September to early October

The Foot Festival is a festival to learn about feet, challenge yourself and become healthy through your feet. There are many foot-friendly experiences and events ranging from ancient Japanese wisdom to the latest technology. Running and walking events are also held at the same time. Everyone from sports enthusiasts to the elderly with foot problems can enjoy the festival.

Access

Sacred tree at Hattori Tenjin Station