Umi Hachimangu (couple trip)
How Couple-Friendly is Umi Hachimangu?
What makes it 83% Couple-Friendly: Couples enjoy peaceful walks beneath 2,000-year camphor trees, child-safety stones symbolizing new beginnings, cafe sweets, and joint blessings; yet few secluded benches, so intimacy is moderate.
Positives:
- Peaceful stroll: The shaded grove of ancient trees offers a quiet escape for couples.
- On-site parking: Free parking makes arrival easy and stress-free.
Challenges:
- Japanese-only signage: Most plaques are in Japanese; use a translation app to read details.
- Limited café hours: Sabō Umihachi closes at 16:00, so plan tea time before mid-afternoon.
What is Umi Hachimangu?
- A Shinto shrine complex in Umi, Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to Hachiman, the Shinto god of war and divine guardian
- Framed by a striking concrete torii gate and planted with over 30 camphor trees, including two 2,000-year-old specimens designated as national Natural Treasures
- Encompasses traditional shrine structures such as a main hall (honden), subsidiary chapels, a purification basin (chozuya) and the multipurpose Koyasu-kan hall
What is so special about Umi Hachimangu for couple trip?
- Stroll under 2,000-year-old camphor trees
- Discover ancient childbirth rituals at shrine symbols
- Collect a unique handwritten goshuin
- Relax with tea and wagashi at the on-site café
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: This lets you explore the ancient camphor groves, collect a goshuin, and enjoy tea without rushing.
Couple-Friendly Activities in Umi Hachimangu
Walk the Natural Treasure camphor groves:
Stroll beneath Yufuta’s Forest and Kinukake’s Forest, each over 2,000 years old.
Tip: Aim for soft morning light to capture photos with fewer visitors.
Visit Koyasu no Ishi and Ubuyu no Mizu:
See the stone of child safety and sacred birth water symbolizing new beginnings.
Tip: Read the shrine plaques to learn the legends before you go.
Collect the shrine’s goshuin stamp:
Receive a unique handwritten stamp in your goshuin-chō for a ¥500 offering.
Tip: Bring your own goshuin book or buy one onsite to avoid queues.
Enjoy tea and sweets at Sabō Umihachi:
Relax in the shrine café with traditional Japanese tea and wagashi.
Tip: Go before 16:00 when the café closes.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Umi Hachimangu
- Early arrival: Arrive at 9:00 opening to avoid crowds and get prime photo spots.
- Stamp first: Collect your goshuin before touring to skip the midday office line.
Reviews of Umi Hachimangu
K a r L
It's the go-to place after you visit the shrine nearby. The food was a little bit pricey but it was very delicious. I recommend the Oykodon set. It's grilled from charcoal. It tasted heavenly. The udon was high quality as well and they get you this soba tea which is also delicious. Not much parking 🅿️ so you have to park somewhere near. They also take cash only. No cards
Scott Maynard
Another great shrine. Many things to do here and this one is know for the growth and child development when pregnant. They have trees that are the size of a 4 story building so it was really cool to see. They also had a lot of shops set up. They did have parking but only about 20 spots that fill fast
Chuddej Dejkunchorn
nice view very clam and chill atmosphere There is walking trail to the Mt.Kourasan
Frank Zichem
It is a beautiful sacred place where you can attend a Shinto ceremony. It is great because it is not as crowdy as other knowm shrines. Must see the big tree in the temple garden. It is over 5 meters wide!!
Glenn Stewart
This is a shrine dedicated to the blessing of giving safe birth to the future children. My wife and I have visited numerous times and of course are set to head back with our own children. At the back of the shrine is a collection of rocks (Koyasu-no-ishi). Prior to giving birth, parents will borrow a rock from this collection, which was put there after the birth of their own child. The rock usuall...
When is the best time to visit Umi Hachimangu (Fukuoka, Japan)?
Visit in mid-April for the Koyasu Grand Festival’s divine procession and Kagura dance. Arrive early to get a good view and sample festival snacks (¥300–500 each).
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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Goshuin stamps (2) | JPY 1,000 |
| Omamori charm | JPY 700 |
| Tea and sweets for two | JPY 800 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 2,500 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Umi Hachimangu
Address: 1-chōme-1-1 Umi, Kasuya District, Fukuoka 811-2101, Japan
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