Munakata, Oshima & Okinoshima Sacred region one-day tour
Munakata is located in the west part of Fukuoka-prefecture and facing to
Genkai Sea. Oshima is an island of Munakata, located in the Genkai Sea and
11 km from Konominato Port and is the largest island in Fukuoka-prefecture.
The population of the island is around 700.
The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
has been registered on the UNESCO Wlorld Heritage in 2016.
The tour introduce the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Munakata and Oshima
Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 4 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied
・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi or bus as per number of person
if you use a taxi, a foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) speaking driver
can be arranged.
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Munakata
Exploring Munakata
Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu → Takamiya Saijo
Transfer from Kono-minato to Oshima Island by Ferry boat
Exploring Oshima
Lunch at Japanese Inn
Okitsu-gu Yohaisho → Windmill Observatory → Mitake mountain Observatory
Transfer from Oshima Island to Kono-minato by Ferry boat
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to explore
Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu, UNESCO World Heritage
Hetsu-gu is one of the three shrines that comprise Munakata Shrine and enshrines
Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, one of the three female deities of Munakata. Visitors passing
through the torii gate and proceeding along the path will find the Main Hall, dedicated to
Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, beyond the Shinmon gate.
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Torii Gate |
Entran |
 Shrine main building |
The steps lead to Takamiya Saijo (Ceremonial Site), where ancient rituals were performed.
Takamiya Saijo is very important since the rituals currently observed at Hetsu-gu originated there.
To the northwest of the ceremonial site, visitors can view the marine route linking Hetsu-gu with
Okinoshima via the Tsurikawa River, Oshima, and finally across the Genkai Sea.
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Entrance of Takamiya Saijo |
Worship at Takamiya Saijo |
Takamiya Saijo Japan’s oldest Ancient style Shrine |
Oshima Island
Oshima Island located 11 km from Konominato Port in Munakata-city, and is the largest
island in Fukuoka-prefecture. The population of the island is around 700.
Access to Oshima Island by Ferry
It takes 25 minutes by Oshima and 15 minutes by Shiokaze
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Konominato Port |
To Oshima Island |
Oshima Port |
Munakata Shrine Nakatsu-gu, UNESCO World Heritage
Nakatsu-gu, one of the three shrines that comprise Munakata Taisha, is situated on this island
and enshrines Tagitsuhime-no-Kami, one of the Three Goddesses of Munakata.
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Okitsu-gu Yohaisho, UNESCO World Heritage
Because Okinoshima has long been an object of worship, public access to the island is
strictly limited. The Okinoshima landscape has been preserved intact until now because
local people have strictly observed various taboos. For example, even if one is allowed
to land on the island, one is forbidden to speak a word about what one has seen or heard
there; and one must never take anything from the island, not even a twig, blade of grass,
or pebble.
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Lunch at Japanese Inn
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From the site of a cannon fort used during World War II, visitors can view Okinoshima
on a clear day. The path linking the fort site with Okitsu-gu Yohaisho was constructed
by the Japanese Imperial Army.
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From the observation deck atop Mt Mitakesan, visitors can view not only the main
island of Kyushu, but also Okinoshima Island.
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Featured tours
Fukuoka-prefecture tours
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Munakara & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
Munakata and Fukutsu are located in the west part of Fukuoka-prefecture and
facing to Genkai Sea.
The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
has been registered on the UNESCO Wlorld Heritage in 2016.
This tour introduce UNESCO World Heritage and related places in Munakata and Fukutsu.
Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 4 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied
・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi or bus as per number of person
if you use a taxi, a foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) speaking driver
can be arranged.
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Munakata
Exploring Munakata
Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu → Takamiya Saijo
Lunch at Munakata
Transfer Fukutsu
Exploring Fukutsu
Shinbaru-Nuyama Mounted Tombs → Miyajidake Shrine → Sake Brewery
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to explore
Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu / UNESCO World Heritage
Hetsu-gu is one of the three shrines that comprise Munakata Shrine and enshrines
Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, one of the three female deities of Munakata. Visitors passing
through the torii gate and proceeding along the path will find the Main Hall, dedicated to
Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, beyond the Shinmon gate.
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Torii Gate |
Entrance |
Shrine main building |
The steps lead to Takamiya Saijo (Ceremonial Site), where ancient rituals were performed.
Takamiya Saijo is very important since the rituals currently observed at Hetsu-gu originated there.
To the northwest of the ceremonial site, visitors can view the marine route linking Hetsu-gu with
Okinoshima via the Tsurikawa River, Oshima, and finally across the Genkai Sea.
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Entrance of Takamiya Saijo |
Worship at Takamiya Saijo |
Takamiya Saijo Japan’s oldest Ancient style Shrine |
Shinbaru-Nuyama Mounted Tombs / UNESCO World Heritage
The Tomb Group comprises the tombs of the Munakata clan, an ancient powerful family that led
interactions with overseas countries. The Munakata clan also performed rituals on Okinoshima
and nurtured the tradition of faith in in the sacred island.
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The Shimenawa is the biggest in Japan.
Surprisingly, weight is 3ton, with 2.6m diameter and 11m length.
Shimenawa is the thick, twisted, straw rope. It was believed in ancient days that a Shimenawa
had the power to keep off evil sprits, so many objects connected with Shinto Shrines decorated.
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Sake Brewery, Katsuya Shuzo
Katsuya Shuzo is a renown local Sake brewery has long history, established in 1790.
The Goshinshu or dedicated Sake to deity for Munakata Shrine is being made this Brewey.
Recommended Sake are Okinoshina, Naranoki and Genkainada.
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Featured tours
Fukuoka-prefecture tours
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one–day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Fukuoka customized tours
Fukuoka-prefecture only in Japan is selected by
CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019
We offer Customized private tours in Fukuoka-prefecture, and also the following destinations
around Fukuoka-prefecture.
Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen, Kumamoto, Aso, Takachiho, Beppu, Yufuin, Usa,
Kunisaki peninsula, Saga–prefecture
Customized tour conditions
The tour is the Customized private tour exclusively for your group such as friends, family, company
or any groups.
・Minimum number : 4 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka–city, please specify the place where you want
・Tour date : please specify the date
・English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide is accompanied
・Chartered vehicle is utilized such as a taxi or bus as per number of person
if you use a taxi, a foreign language (English, Chainese or Korean ) speaking driver
can be arranged.
・Accommodations is selected as per your required grade, room conditions and budget
and the location is considered sightseeing, dinner and nightlife as well.
Fukuoka-prefecture
Fukuoka is the largest prefecture in Kyushu and has gate way from other area in Japan
and Overseas countries and the starting point of journey to any destinations in Kyushu.
The prefecture only in Japan isselected by CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019
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Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu. this tour introduce historical places and local traditionalareas. |
Yanagawa is a Castle town with beautiful canal facing to Ariake bay. Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka–prefecture has 1300 years history |
Itoshima is a resort town near Fukuoka-city . Beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea, seafood gourmet, local products shopping, Sake brewery |
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UNESCO World Heritage sites in Munakata and Fukutsu. Discover Japanese history from ancient time |
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Munakata and Oshima Island. Worship the Sacred Island from Okinoshima Island |
Agricultural industries spreading in the Chikugo plain; beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen |
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The Hinadoll festival is a traditional Japanese event that announces the arrival of spring.
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Kurume, Yame, Hoshino village Located in the southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture |
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World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature |
The tour is operated during Kawachi Wisteria blossom period from mid-April to mid-May |
Abundant hiking opportunities in the beautiful nature of |
Saga-prefecture
Saga-prefecture is located in the northern part of Kyushu and are adjacent to Fukuoka-prefecture
in the east and to Nagasaki-prefecture in the west.
The north side faces Genkai Quasi-National Park with scenic coast line. In the south, the Saga
plain that is adjacent to Ariake Sea is spreading.
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The capital of Saga–prefecture One of the birth place of Japanese Industrial modernization |
Onsen Resort Takeo. Yutoku is one of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan
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Karatsu is a castle town. Yobuko is a fishing port town; morning market and fresh squid cuisine are famous |
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towns with 400 years history. Both places have different feature of porcelain respectively. |
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Nagasaki-prefecture
Nagasaki-prefecture is located north-west side of Kyushu and borders Saga-prefecture
on the east, and is otherwise surrounded by Seas.
It also includes a large number of islands such as Tsushima and Iki. Most of the prefecture is
near the coast and there are a number of ports such as Nagasaki-city and a United States Navy
base at Sasebo-city.
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Centred on Nagasaki harbour, greatly contributed to Japan’s modernization since establishment of Dejima |
To show how Christians have been continued their faith since Christianity was propagated to Japan |
Introduce the Christian faith continued even during the ban on Christianity |
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Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour |
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The origin of Japan’s modernization. Nagasaki contributed for Shipbuilding and Coal Mining |
Main tourist destinations in Shmabara peninsula. Shimabara is facing Sea and has UNESCO World Heritage sites. Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort |
The town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme park Huis Ten Bosch |
Oita-prefecture
Oita-prefecture is on the north-eastern section of Kyushu and is bordered by Miyazaki-prefecture
to the south, and Fukuoka-prefecture and Kumamoto-prefecture to the west.
The prefecture is a representative Onsen Resort area in Japan, and most recommended Onsen
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Two major Onsen Resorts in Oita-prefecture, Yufuin is a . beautiful & tranqil Onsen and Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen in Japan |
Tranquil country side spreading around Usa Shrine that one of the most beautiful shrine in Japan |
Kumamoto & Miyazaki-prefecture
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Major toursit destination in Central Kyushu; Kumamoto–city |
Takachiho offers the dynamic nature of Takachiho Gorge, and the roots of Japanese culture in the birth place of Japanese mythology |
Introduce Japanese Christianity history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese traditional religion |
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The large scale of the Dynamic Nature which cannot be seen in no other area in Japan. |
The city of Kitakyushu is the birthplace of the modern Japanese steel industry which began
operation in 1901, and is now the world’s leading environmental future city.
Now it is called industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan.
Therefore the various things can be learn here.
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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897 , Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Fukuoka-prefecture travel guide
Fukuoka-prefecture only in Japan is selected by
CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019
Fascinating history. Incredible eats. Natural beauty. If the Japanese seaside city
of Fukuoka isn’t already on your radar, its time to recalibrate your Japan travel plans.
Fukuoka Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan on Kyushu Island. The capital is the city
of Fukuoka. It is the ninth most populated prefecture ( 5,111 thousand population)
in Japan.
One of several host cities for the Rugby World Cup 2019, Fukuoka is the gateway to
the island of Kyushu. It’s the perfect destination for those looking to go beyond the
well-trodden destinations like Osaka, Tokyo and Kyoto and see a new corner of Japan.
Location of Fukuoka-prefecture
Featured destinations
The gate way to Kyushu and is the biggest cosmopolitan city in Kyushu.
Due to its location Fukuoka-city is the great starting point for exploring Kyushu
Fukuoka-city has a long history as commercial town and castle town, and
prospered as important district to Asian Continent for many years.
Now, Fukuoka-city is the International bub of Kyushu, the nation’s fourth
largest economic zone.
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Historical place Dazaifu About 1300 years ago, in Dazaifu, there was a government
office to manage the entire Kyushu for a long period of 500 years at the present
Dazaifu. There are numbers of historical sites which reflect to the ancient history of
Dazaifu Tenmangu shrines in Japan.
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A beautiful canal town Yanagawa
Canal boat cruise can be enjoyed while experience the atmospheres of Japanese
castle town and rural Japanese life style. The estuary town facing the Ariake Sea
through the Chikugo River and Yabe River. People started to live here since ancient
times and the agriculture and fishery have been engaged in by making Horiwari
literary means the artificial canal.
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A Resort town belonging to Genkai Quasi-National Park located next to Fukuoka-city.
Itoshima is facing Genkai Sea that the dynamic wave makes beautiful coast line scenery,
and on the other side is surrounded majestic Seburi mountain range makes beautiful
country side landscape.
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The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
has been registered on the UNESCO Wlorld Heritage in 2016.
Munakata Region is located in the west part of Fukuoka-prefecture and facing to
Genkai Sea.
The area are consist of Munakata, Fukutsu, Akama and Oshima Island.
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Agricultural industries spreading in the Kyushu’s largest Chikugo plain.
Chikugo region consists of Toho Village, Asakura, Akizuki, Ukiha, Kurume, Yame
and Hoshono Village.
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Featured tours
Fukuoka-refecture tours
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Ukiha and Yanagawa one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
UNESCO World Heritages in Kyushu
We have four UNESCO World Heritages in Kyushu.
Those sites are located all over Kyushu.
・ Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution registered in 2015
・ Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region registered in 2018
・ The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site
in the Munakata region registered in 2017
・ Yama, Hoko, Yatai, float festivals in Japan registered in 2016
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding, and Coal Mining, are a grouping of historic sites that played
an important part in the industrialization of Japan in the Bakumatsu and Meiji periods.
Location of the site : Kitakyushu, Nakama, Saga, Omuta, Arao, Misumi, Nagasaki, Kagoshima
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Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
Hidden Christian Site in Nagasaki Regions bear unique testimony to the tradition of people and
their communities who secretly transmitted their faith in Christianity while surviving in the midst
of the conventional society and its religions during the time of prohibition.
Location of the sites : Nagasaki, Shimabara, Amakusa
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The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata
The island of Okinoshima is located sougonnni in the ocean between Japan and Korea,
As even landing on the island has been prohibited, the strict taboos have preserved archaeological
ritural sites on the island almost intact over a millennium.In three shrines of Munakata Taisha, located
in the islands of Okinshima, Oshima and Kyushu. From Okitsu-miya Yohaisho on Oshima, we can
worship Okinoshima from afar. And Shimbaru-Nuyama Mounded Tomb Group is the evidence of people
who nurtured the tradition of worshipping the sacred island.
Location of the sites : Munakata, Fukutsu, Oshima
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Yama, Hoko, Yatai, float festivals in Japan
In cities and towns throughout Japan, float festivals are held by communities annually to pray
to the gods for peace and protection from natural disasters.
Location of the site : Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Hita, Karatsu, Yatsushiro
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Featured tours related to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
・ Kitakyushu / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Industrial Revolution one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites one-day tour
・ Nagasaki / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 3 days tour
・ Amakusa / UNESCO Hidden Christian sites 2 days tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Mitake mountain Observatory
Enjoy breathtaking view from top of the mountain
From the observation deck atop Mt Mitakesan, visitors can view not only the main island of Kyushu,
but also Okinoshima Island.
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Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
General information
| Address | 2436 Oshima, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
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10 minutes by a vehicle from Oshima Port |
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu-city / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Windmill Observatory
Enjoy breathtaking scenery
From the site of a cannon fort used during World War II, visitors can view Okinoshima on
a clear day.
The path linking the fort site with Okitsu-gu Yohaisho was constructed by the Japanese
Imperial Army.
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Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
General information
| Address | 2797 Oshima, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
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10 minutes by a vehicle from Oshima Port |
Featured tous in Fukuoka-prefecture
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu-city / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Munakata & Fukutsu Travel Guide
The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
has been registered on the UNESCO Wlorld Heritage in 2016.
Munakata Region is located in the west part of Fukuoka-prefecture and facing to Genkai Sea.
The area are consist of Munakata, Fukutsu, Akama and Oshima Island.
Munakata
Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu, UNESCO World Heritage
Hetsu-gu is one of the three shrines that comprise Munakata Shrine and enshrines
Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, one of the three female deities of Munakata. Visitors passing
through the torii gate and proceeding along the path will find the Main Hall, dedicated to
Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, beyond the Shinmon gate
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Torii Gate |
Entrance |
Shrine main building |
The steps lead to Takamiya Saijo (Ceremonial Site), where ancient rituals were performed.
Takamiya Saijo is very important since the rituals currently observed at Hetsu-gu originated there.
To the northwest of the ceremonial site, visitors can view the marine route linking Hetsu-gu with
Okinoshima via the Tsurikawa River, Oshima, and finally across the Genkai Sea.
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Entrance of Takamiya Saijo |
Worship at Takamiya Saijo |
Takamiya Saijo Japan’s oldest Ancient style Shrine |
Fukutsu
Shinbaru-Nuyama Mounted Tombs, UNESCO World Heritage
The Tomb Group comprises the tombs of the Munakata clan, an ancient powerful family that led
interactions with overseas countries. The Munakata clan also performed rituals on Okinoshima
and nurtured the tradition of faith in in the sacred island.
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The Shimenawa is the biggest in Japan.
Surprisingly, weight is 3ton, with 2.6m diameter and 11m length.
Shimenawa is the thick, twisted, straw rope. It was believed in ancient days that a Shimenawa
had the power to keep off evil sprits, so many objects connected with Shinto Shrines decorated.
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Akama
Sake Brewery, Katsuya Shuzo
Katsuya Shuzo is a renown local Sake brewery has long history, established in 1790.
The Goshinshu or dedicated Sake to deity for Munakata Shrine is being made this Brewey.
Recommended Sake are Okinoshina, Naranoki and Genkainada.
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Akama Inn town in Karatsu road, made during Edo period
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Oshima Island
Oshima Island located 11 km from Konominato Port in Munakata-city, and is the largest
island in Fukuoka-prefecture. The population of the island is around 700.
Oshima Ferry, it takes 25 minutes by Oshima and 15 minutes by Shiokaze
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Konominato Port |
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Munakata Shrine Nakatsu-gu, UNESCO World Heritage
Nakatsu-gu, one of the three shrines that comprise Munakata Taisha, is situated on this island
and enshrines Tagitsuhime-no-Kami, one of the Three Goddesses of Munakata.
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Munakata Shrine Okitsu-gu Yohaisho, UNESCO World Heritage
Because Okinoshima has long been an object of worship, public access to the island is strictly limited.
The Okinoshima landscape has been preserved intact until now because local people have strictly
observed various taboos. For example, even if one is allowed to land on the island, one is forbidden
to speak a word about what one has seen or heard there; and one must never take anything from the
island, not even a twig, blade of grass, or pebble.
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From the site of a cannon fort used during World War II, visitors can view Okinoshima
on a clear day.
The path linking the fort site with Okitsu-gu Yohaisho was constructed by the Japanese
Imperial Army.
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From the observation deck atop Mt Mitakesan, visitors can view not only the main island of Kyushu,
but also Okinoshima Island.
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Lunch at Japanese Inn
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Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
Featured tours
Fukuoka-prefecture tours
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu-city / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Kyushu Round tours
・ 8 days Northern & Central Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-West Kyushu tour
・ 6 days North-Eest Kyushu tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Miyajidake Shrine
The Shimenawa is the biggest in Japan.
Surprisingly, weight is 3ton, with 2.6m diameter and 11m length.
Shimenawa is the thick, twisted, straw rope. It was believed in ancient days that a Shimenawa
had the power to keep off evil sprits, so many objects connected with Shinto Shrines decorated
with Shimenawa.
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Miyajidake Shrine is primarily dedicated to Empress Jingu and attracts over 2 million
worshippers a year who pray for commercial success, good luck, and to ward off adversity.
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Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
General information
| Address | 7-1 Miyajimoto-machi, Fukutsu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
10 minutes by a vehicle from JR Higashi-Fukuma station 50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 90 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa |
| Open hours |
Sunrise to Sunset |
| Admission fee | No fee is required |
| Days closed | No closing days |
Featured tous in Fukuoka-prefecture
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu-city / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Shinbaru-Nuyama Mounded Tombs
The site has been registered on the UNESCO World Heritage as
the Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
The Tomb Group in Fukutsu City comprises the tombs of the Munakata clan, an ancient
powerful family that led interactions with overseas countries. The Munakata clan also
performed rituals on Okinoshima and nurtured the tradition of faith in in the sacred island
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Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
General information
| Address | Shinbaru-Nuyama area, Katsuura, Fukutsu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Togo station 60 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 100 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa |
Featured tous in Fukuoka-prefecture
・ Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kawachi Wisteria garden & Kitakyushu-city one-day tour
・ Kitakyushu-city / UNESCO Industry Revolution one-day tour
・ Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
・ Munakata & Fukutsu / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Munakata, Oshiama & Okinoshima / UNESCO Sacred region one-day tour
・ Toho village, Asakura and Ukiha one-day tour
・ Yoshii & Yanagawa Hina doll festival one-day tour
・ Kurume & Yame region one-day tour
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture