Munakata & Fukutsu Travel Guide
The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
has been registered on the 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, 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, 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 |
to Oshima Island |
Oshima Port |
Munakata Shrine Nakatsu-gu, 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, 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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Featured tour
Plan 1 : Munakata, Fukutsu and Akama
Plan 2 : Munakata and Oshima Island
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Location of Munakata
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 private tours
Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tours.
We offer various types of customized private tours and trips exclusively for you.
Sightseeing tour, Golf tour, Study tour, Educational tour, Field trip, Company inspection tour.
We would like to provide the short duration tour samples for making your customized private tour
One day to three days tours from Fukuoka-city are shown the following
Tours from Fukuoka-city
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Yanagawa is Castle town with beautiful canal facing to Ariake bay. Dazaifu is the town of Cool Japan, has 1300 years history |
Agricultural industries spreading in the Kyushu’s largest Chikugo plain; beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen |
World Heritage, the Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
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A Resort town with beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea; seafood gourmet, rural landscape, local products shopping, Sake brewery are offered |
Kurume, Yame, Hoshino village Located in the southern part of Fukuoka-prefecture
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The Hinadoll festival is a traditional Japanese event that announces the arrival of spring. |
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International city centred on beautiful Nagasaki harbour greatly contributed to Japan’s modernization since Dejima was established |
Karatsu, Yobuko, Arita, Takeo
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Kashima, Yutoku Inari Shrine, Saga-city |
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Tranquil country side spreading around Usa Shrine that one of the most beautiful shrine in Japan |
The town surrounded azure sea with breathtaking 99 islands scenery, and beautiful theme park Huis Ten Bosch |
Two popular Onsen Resorts in Japan, Yufuin and Beppu
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Stay at the beautiful highland Onsen Resort Unzen |
Kumamoto-city, Aso Takachiho |
Southwestern part of Honshu Island, face to the Seto Inland Sea, it has two World Heritages |
Fukuoka & Kitakyushu tours
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The biggest city in Kyushu and has a long history as commercial town and castle town. |
World leading Environmental Future city, and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature |
Kitakyushu has many Industry Modernization Heritages
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Study Tours
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Registered on Wlorld Heritage To learn the Christian faith continued even during the ban on Christianity |
Kitakyushu-city is the best place for the Study tour. Various things can be learn including state- of-art technologies. |
KAIZEN is one of the most important key word for modernization of Japan |
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Japan became the world’s leading industrialized country in only 100 years. |
Kitakyushu is offering various Environmental technologies |
Kitakyushu plays the role of the driving force in creating a recycling-oriented society in Japan |
How to make your customized tour
1. Enquiry
What we are offering private tours are made in accordance with your preferences
please click the Enquiry Form to tell us what you are looking for.
2. Proposal
・Preliminary quotation which is guide line of the tour price as per the Enquiry.
・Basic suggested itinerary will be provided.
3. Clarifications
All the tour conditions are to be clarified including the grade & type of accommodations,
transportation, visiting placed, meals and other excursions, in order to meet your requirements
and budget.
4. Final proposal
The quotation and itinerary are provided based on the Clarification.
5. Make an agreement
The agreement for proceeding the customized tour is conducted.
6. Enjoy the customized private journey
All the arrangement are made as per the agreement and operated the tour in
accordance with the plan
Price of the tour
The price is customized based on travel date, number of participants, hotel choices,
transportations, and other custom preferences.
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 one-day tour
The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
has been registered on the 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.
Itinerary The following two plans are offered
Plan 1 : Munakata, Fukutsu and Akama
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
transfer to Munakata by using Kyushu Expressway
Visit Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu and Takamiya Saijo
Lunch at Munakata
Visit Shinbaru-Nuyama Mounted Tombs
Visit Miyajidake Shrine
transfer to Fukuoka-city using Kyushu Expressway
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Plan 2 : Munakata and Oshima Island
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
transfer to Munakata by using Kyushu Expressway
Visit Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu and Takamiya Saijo
transfer from Kono-minato to Oshima Island by Ferry boat
Visit Munakata Shrine Nakatsu-gu
Lunch at Japanese Inn
Exploring Oshima Island
Munakata Shrine Okitsu-gu Yohaisho, Windmill Observatory and Mitake mountain Observatory
transfer from Oshima Island to Kono-minato by Ferry boat
transfer to Fukuoka-city using Kyushu Expressway
17:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Where to explore
Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu, 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 |
Fukutsu
Shinbaru-Nuyama Mounted Tombs, 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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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, 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, 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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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 Shrine Hetsu-gu
The Shrine is the World Heritage
The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region
has been registered on the Wlorld Heritage in 2016.
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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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General information
| Address | 2331 Tashima, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
10 minutes by a vehicle from JR Togo station 60 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 100 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa |
| Open hours |
Shrine Compound : Open 24 hours |
| Admission fee | No fee is required |
| Days closed | No closing days |
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
Takamiya Saijo
Japan’s most oldest Ancient style Shrine
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.
Site of Japan’s oldest Ancient style Shrine
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Access to Takamiya Saijo
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General information
| Address | 2331 Tashima, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
10 minutes by a vehicle from JR Togo station 60 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 100 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa |
| Open hours |
Shrine Compound : Open 24 hours |
| Admission fee | No fee is required |
| Days closed | No closing days |
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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General information
| Address | 2797 Oshima, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
10 minutes by a vehicle from Oshima Port |
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 Shrine Okitsu-gu Yohaisho
Munakata Shrine Okitsu-gu Yohaisho, 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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General information
| Address | 1811 Oshima, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
10 minutes by a vehicle from Oshima Port |
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 Shrine Nakatsu-gu
The Shrine is part of the World Heritage that the Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site
in the Munakata Region has been registered on the Wlorld Heritage in 2016.
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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General information
| Address | 1811 Oshima, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
10 minutes walk from Oshima Port |
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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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 |
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
Oshima Ferry
The ferry to Oshima Island.from Konominato
It takes 25 minutes by Oshima ferry and 15 minutes by Shiokaze ferry
Fare for a adult : JPY 560 (one way)
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Konominato Port |
To Oshima Island |
Oshima Port |
General information
Konominato Port
| Address | 487-51 Konominato, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
60 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 100 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa |
Oshima Port
| Address | 1809-39 Oshima, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
25 minutes by Oshima ferry from Konominato Port 15 minutes by Shiokaze ferry from Konominato Port |
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