Dedicated to the gods of Sokotsutsuo-no-kami, Nakatsutsuo-no-kami and Uwatsutsuo-no-kami, this shrine was officially known as one of the high-ranking shrines in ancient times. It was once admired as the largest shrine in the Chikuzen area (northern part of today's Fukuoka Prefecture). The area was originally a cape at the mouth of the Nakagawa River, which flows into Hakata Bay. It was venerated as a shipping sanctuary. The gods were also worshiped as gods in Japanese poem (waka), and the famous poet Sogi visited this shrine to show respect to the god. The straight roof of the main hall of this shrine is one of the specific features of the ancient architectural style, which is in contrast to the later Buddhist style. The main hall is designated as a national treasure, and the copper ax and sword of the shrine are identified as important cultural assets of the prefecture.