Editing Fukuoka (section)

====Historical shrines, temples and related festivals====
In 923, the [[Hakozaki Shrine]] in Fukuoka was established when the god [[Hachiman]] was transferred from the Daibu shrine in [[Honami, Fukuoka|Honami]].<ref>
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File:Hakozaki-miya090806a.jpg|[[Hakozaki Shrine]]
File:Site of middle gate of Former Dazaifu Headquarters 2.jpg|[[Dazaifu (government)|Dazaifu]]
File:Fukuoka Kourokan 2010B.jpg|Korokan
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There are several historically important Buddhist temples in Fukuoka. Monks would sail back to Japan from China upon completing their studies and establish temples in the heart of the port city of Hakata (now Fukuoka):
Monk [[Eisai]] founded [[Shōfuku-ji (Fukuoka)|Shōfuku-ji]] which is known today as the oldest zen temple in Japan. Eisai is also known for establishing a new sect of Zen Buddhism ([[Rinzai Zen|Rinzai]]) and for bringing tea and tea culture to Japan.
Monk [[Kukai]] established [[Tocho-ji]], and [[Joten-ji]] was built by [[Enni]] who is also known for bringing Udon noodles first from China to Japan.
[[File:Jotenji01.jpg|thumb|180px|Main Hall of Joten-ji]]

Hakata Gion Yamagata is the most famous festival in Fukuoka and
the origin of it is believed to date back to 1241, when [[Enni]], the founder of Jotenji temple had people carry him around the town on a platform while praying against the plague and eventually getting successfully rid of it.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Spots/Hakata Area/ History and Culture/Jotenji temple|url=https://gofukuoka.jp/spots/detail/26915|access-date=2024-03-20|website=Fukuoka Official Tourist Guide}}</ref>