This page sums up the reception hours, offering fees, booking and parking at 4 shrines in and around Fukuoka City whose official sites carry a notice for shichi-go-san (the blessing ceremony for children aged 3, 5 and 7). Hakozaki Shrine and Sumiyoshi Shrine take walk-ins on the day with offerings from ¥7,000, Kego Shrine starts at ¥6,000 and also takes online bookings, and Miyajidake Shrine holds its “Shichi-go-san Festival” from November 1 to 30.
In short
- No booking, walk in on the day: Hakozaki Shrine (¥7,000 for 1 child) and Sumiyoshi Shrine (from ¥7,000).
- Online booking possible: Kego Shrine (¥6,000, ¥10,000 or ¥20,000 and up).
- Booking possible: Miyajidake Shrine (you may have to wait).
- Miyajidake Shrine’s “Shichi-go-san Festival” runs from November 1 to 30.
Checked with official pages on October 25, 2026 (Japan time).
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1. The 4 shrines in one table
| Shrine | Reception period and hours | Offering | Booking | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakozaki Shrine (Higashi Ward) | Any time (the formal day is November 15, but visits spread from October to the end of November) 9:00–16:30 | ¥7,000 (1 child) / 2 children ¥13,000 / 3 children ¥20,000 | Not needed (no bookings taken) | Miyamae Parking and Gaien Parking |
| Sumiyoshi Shrine (Hakata Ward) | 9:00–16:30 (ceremonies at :00 and :30 of each hour) | From ¥7,000 | Not needed (reception on the day) | About 30 spaces |
| Kego Shrine (Chuo Ward) | Prayer reception 9:00–16:00 | 3 levels: ¥6,000 / ¥10,000 / ¥20,000 and up | Online booking possible; reception on the day also possible | Dedicated lot for people who apply for a prayer |
| Miyajidake Shrine (Fukutsu City) | “Shichi-go-san Festival” November 1–30. Prayers 9:00–17:00 | ¥5,000 and up (small prayer ceremony) | Booking possible (you may have to wait, depending on the situation) | Not stated on the official page |
2. Hakozaki Shrine: reception at any time without booking, ¥7,000 for 1 child
The formal day of celebration is November 15, but these days visits spread from October to the end of November, and the busiest are the Saturdays and Sundays around November 15. Reception hours are 9:00 to 16:30. The offering is ¥7,000 for 1 child, ¥13,000 for 2 and ¥20,000 for 3. Bookings are not taken; you apply at the shrine office in order of arrival and pay the offering in cash. It takes about 15 minutes (about 30 minutes in busy periods). Parking is at Miyamae Parking and Gaien Parking, and Miyamae Parking, closer to the Seimeiden hall, is described as more convenient. Shichi-go-san prayers (Hakozaki Shrine) (Japanese)
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3. Sumiyoshi Shrine: ceremonies at :00 and :30 of each hour, no booking
Reception hours are 9:00 to 16:30, and the prayer ceremony is held at :00 and :30 of each hour. The offering is from ¥7,000. No booking is needed; the notice says you apply on the day as you arrive. There is parking for about 30 cars. Including the people who are praying, up to 10 people can be guided to the main hall. Prayers (Sumiyoshi Shrine) (Japanese)
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4. Kego Shrine: 3 offering levels, online booking possible
Prayer reception hours are 9:00 to 16:00. The offering has 3 levels: ¥6,000, ¥10,000 and ¥20,000 and up. You can apply for a prayer online through the booking form on the official site, or apply directly at the amulet counter on the 1st floor of the shrine office building. The dedicated parking lot is for people who have applied for a prayer, and you drive up to the gate bar and tell the staff by phone or at the shrine office. Prayer information (Kego Shrine) / Access (Kego Shrine) (both Japanese)
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5. Miyajidake Shrine: the “Shichi-go-san Festival” runs from November 1 to 30
The period from November 1 to 30 is the “Shichi-go-san Festival”. Prayer reception hours are 9:00 to 17:00. The offering for the most affordable “small prayer ceremony” is ¥5,000 and up. You can book, but the notice says you may have to wait depending on the situation. Shichi-go-san (Miyajidake Shrine) / Prayers (Miyajidake Shrine) (both Japanese)
Common questions
Do I need a reservation for shichi-go-san in Fukuoka?
Not at Hakozaki Shrine or Sumiyoshi Shrine. Kego Shrine takes online bookings and also reception on the day, and Miyajidake Shrine takes bookings.
How much is the offering?
¥7,000 for 1 child at Hakozaki Shrine, from ¥7,000 at Sumiyoshi Shrine, from ¥6,000 at Kego Shrine and ¥5,000 and up at Miyajidake Shrine.
Which shrine has a shichi-go-san festival?
Miyajidake Shrine, from November 1 to 30.
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Checked with official pages on October 25, 2026 (Japan time).
