In 903, when Michizane died in Dazaifu, the seishi was changed to a mausoleum, and in 956, newly performed religious services were performed at the shrine.
延喜3年（903年）に大宰府で道真が亡くなると生祠を霊廟に改め、天暦9年（956年）、改めて神社として祭祀を行った。