The Fujisaki Hachiman-gu Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Kumamoto, and was constructed to serve as divine protection for Kumamoto City. It is most famous for the enormous torii gate that stands at its entrance along Route 3. After entering through the torii and down a long tree-lined approach, visitors are greeted by a large two-storied gate and well-landscaped grounds that enable visitors to forget the bustle of downtown Kumamoto. The shrine was first established in 935 by Emperor Suzaku to welcome the Gods to Kumamoto and was first constructed on the opposite side of Kumamoto Castle, but was burned down in the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877, after which it was rebuilt at its current location. The main festival of Fujisaki Hachiman-gu is held every fall, in which revellers dressed in traditional warrior gear and festival costumes parade decorated horses through the streets of Kumamoto.