Umi Shrine

宇美八幡宮

The cluster of giant camphor trees called “Kada’s Forest” (including the two old camphors that have been deemed Government-Designated Natural Treasures, “Yufuta’s Forest” and “Kinukake’s Forest”) at Umi Shrine are very well known. The shrine is venerated as the legendary place where Emperess Jingu safely gave birth to the future Emporer Ojin, and is still patroned by those praying for safe childbirth and smooth child rearing.

About the Camphor Trees: Government-Designated Natural Treasures
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; guide dogs permitted

Address (Japanese)	811-2101　福岡県糟屋郡宇美町宇美1-1-1
Address	1-1-1 Umi, Umi Town, Kasuya County, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	092-932-0044（宇美八幡宮）
Contact	Umi Shrine
Fax Number	092-932-0442
Price	Free
Car Park	Available; 150 vehicles
Access	By train - A 10 minute walk from JR Umi Staion on the Kashii Line By bus - Just outside of Nishitetsu “Umi Hachimangu Mae” stop
Website	http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~umi8man/u_frame_1.htm