Munakata Taisha Shrine
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This is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. Since ancient times, this shrine has been venerated as housing the god of paths, and many visitors pray for safe voyages and travels. In July 2017, the Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region were registered as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
Street address
- 2331 Tashima, Munakata City
About FUKUOKA Access
Route1
- A minute on foot from Nishitetsu Bus Munakata Taisha-mae
Route2
- Around 20 minutes from the Wakamiya I.C. or 25 minutes from the Koga I.C. on the Kyushu Expressway
Opening Hours
Closed
Fee
Best season
- All year
Point
- The Miare Festival takes place from October 1 to 3 (fall festival). Around 400 fishing boats, decorated with colorful flags and cloths, take part in transporting the god upon the sea for approximately an hour. This Shinto ritual is one of the most famous in Japan.
Spots around
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Tanga Market
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Hiraodai (Senbutsu Cave)
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Kokura Castle
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Michi no Eki Munakata Roadside Station
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Yatai (Food Stalls)
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Yame Dento Kogeikan (Yame Traditional Crafts Museum)
Yame Kanko Bussankan -
Yabeya Konomi Honke
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Port of Moji
Mekari area -
Tachibana Gardens
National Site of Scenic Beauty -
Hiraodai (Hiraodai Countryside Park)
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Tobata Gion Oyamagasa Festival
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Hakatamachiya Furusatokan
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Yanagawa river cruise
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Kitakyushu Airport
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Kyushu National Museum
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Dazaifu Tenmangu
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Unagi no Seiromushi
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Komyozenji Temple
