This page provides general information to support religious needs in Fukuoka. Check out the a full list of services in and around Fukuoka City compiled by the Fukuoka City International Foundation.
Islam
Fukuoka has long hosted a local Islamic community and celebrated the opening of a large mosque, Fukuoka Masjid, in 2009. The Mosque provides religious services and observances for festivals and has a large library for information in English, Japanese, and Arabic. Other communities can be found in nearby cities the cities of Beppu and Kumamoto.
Masjid
- Fukuoka Masjid Al Nour Islamic Center
- Kumamoto Islamic Center
- Beppu Masjid, Oita
- List of Mosques in Japan
- Article about Fukuoka Masjid (Fukuoka Now, 2009)
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Christianity
Brought by Europeans in the 1600s, Christianity has a unique history in Kyushu. Fukuoka City and the surrounding cities host a number of churches, some of which provide English services and holiday festivals. There are also many historical Christian sites connected to the “Hidden Christians” in Kyushu, such as the Goto Islands and Oura Church, Nagasaki.
Churches
There are chruches all over the Prefecture, some offering online participation. Here is just a small selection.
- Fukuoka International Church (Baptist)
- Lifehouse Fukuoka
- Agape House Fukuoka
- Hakata New Life Church
- Ariake Bible Church (Small church supporting Fukuoka and Kumamoto JETs)
Shinto
As one of the oldest religions in Japan, Shinto Shrines and religious sites are present in nearly every city, and Fukuoka is host to some of Japan’s oldest and most holy sites. Many festivals can be seen at shrines and both Shinto and non-Shinto visitors can obtain goshuin stamps. Kushida Shrine and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine are very important locations.
- Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- Kushida Shrine
- Kamado Shrine (recently popularised by Demon Slayer)
- Miyajidake Shrine (well known for the ‘Path of Light’)
- List of Major Kyushu Shrines
- Guide to collecting goshuin
Buddhism
Buddhism is another major faith commonly found in Kyushu. There are many temples and historical sites associated that can be visted around Fukuoka, such as the world famous Reclining Buddha Statue. Mountain Buddhism can be encountered on a number of trails and a variety of other sects call Fukuoka home.
- Nanzoin Temple (famous for its giant reclining Buddha statue)
- Tōchōji Temple (head of Shingon Kyushu; large wooden Buddha statue)
- Kurume Naritasan Temple (62m tall statue of Kannon)