Fukuoka customized tours
Japan KYUSHU Tourist is the specialist of Fukuoka and Kyushu tour in Japan. We offer various
types of customized private tours exclusively for you. Kyushu is a paradise of Japan travel like
no others. One of our most proud things in Kyushu is Japanese cuisines and local delicacies.
You can enjoy many different dishes using fresh and unique ingredients in various places during
your travel.
Long duration Kyushu tours in Japan
Kyushu is the paradise of Japan travel like no others. Kyushu has rich landscapes including nature
and diverse cultures including food cultures. It has a variety of histories all over Kyushu, and nature
and urban are harmonized. You can enjoy a lot of things here in Kyushu what you want to experience.
Exploring throughout Kyushu. Enjoy Japanese cuisines, local delicacies, Nature, Onsen, Shopping of local specialties and any other amazing things |
Exploring Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita and Fukuoka. Many fascinating tourist destinations are concentrated in this area. |
Exploring Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefecture. A lot of unique and featured tourist places are visited |
Exploring Saga, Nagasaki, Shimabara, Unzen , Yanagawa, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka |
Exploring Amakusa, Kumamoto, Aso, Kurokawa, Takachiho, Okugungo, Chikugo, Fukuoka |
Exploring Asakura, Ukiha, Okugungo, Yufuin, Beppu, Usa, Kunisaki Peninsula, Kitakyushu , Fukuoka |
Short duration tours from Fukuoka-city
Many kind of fascinating tourist destinations are concentrated in northern part of Kyushu and you can
enjoy a short journey from Fukuoka-city. The starting and finishing place of the tour is Fukuoka-city.
If required, the starting place of the tour can be changed to Kitakyushu-city.
The Heart of Kyushu and the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion and tourism
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Yanagawa is a Castle town with beautiful canal. Dazaifu is must visit place in Fukuoka-prefecture has 1300 years history |
The Industrial Innovation city greatly contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature |
A resort town next to Fukuoka-city, with beautiful dynamic Genkai Sea; seafood gourmet, rural landscape, Sake brewery |
Agricultural industries spreading in the Chikugo plain. Let’s meet real Japan, beautiful rural landscape, fruit picking, Sake brewery, Onsen |
The city in harmony with foreign countries cultures, and the significant Japanese histories like no other areas |
Dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of Shinto which is Japanese indigenouse religion. |
Exploring the most popular Onsen Resorts Beppu and Yufuin. Two Onsen Resorts have different fascinating features. |
The dynamic nature of Aso and Takachiho where is spreading around Mt. Aso. Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan |
Other featured Sightseeing tours
Munakata & Fukutsu one-day tour UNESCO World Heritage sites
Yame & Hishino village one-day tour
Christian Pilgrimage sites tour in Nagasaki regioins
Japanese Christianity has a long history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese traditional
religion Shinto and General society. Japan’s unique practice of the Christian faith continued even
during the ban on Christianity. A lot of the Christian Pilgrimage sites in Nagasaki regions have been
registered on UNESCO Hidden Christian Sites.
Nagasaki is a sacred place of Christianity where Pope and Saint Mother Teresa officially visited. |
Nagasaki has arduous and sacrifice histories during the ban on Christianity, such as Shimabara Rebellion and many religious persecutions |
Introduce how Christians have been continued their faith by visiting Nagasaki-city, Unzen, Shimabara, Amakusa and Hirado |
UNESCO Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution sites
Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining are a group of historic sites that played
an important part in the industrialization of Japan in the Bakumatsu during National
isolation period and Meiji periods, and are part of the industrial heritage of Japan.
The birth place of Steel Industry in Japan and contributed to the development of the Japanese industry modernization |
The origin of Japan’s modernization. Nagasaki contributed for Shipbuilding and Coal Mining |
To learn how Japan has become the world’s most industrialized country in the short period |
Study tour in Kitakyushu-city
Kitakyushu-city is the best place in Japan for Study tour of Environmental and Industrial issues.
Kitakyushu-city is the most advanced city in Japan for solid waste management and recycling |
Kitakyushu-city is promoting the low carbon society in Asia taking leadership as the Environmental Future City. |
KAIZEN is the most important key word for Japan’s modernization and world leading industries |
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Munakata & Fukutsu travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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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.
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. The Kyuhsu’s largest Chikugo River which flows from Mount Aso through the Chikugo
region to Ariake Sea. The Kyushu’s largest Chikugo plain spreading in the Chikugo River basin,
where people live from ancient time and the various cultures have been created.
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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
are 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 are 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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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 |
Access |
10 minutes by a vehicle from Oshima Port |
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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 |
Access |
10 minutes by a vehicle from Oshima Port |
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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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Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
General information
Address | 4-1-10 Akama, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
Access |
7 minutes walk from JR Kyoikudai-mae station 15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Higashi-Fukuma station 50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 90 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa |
Open hours |
8:30 to 17:00 |
Admission fee | No fee is required |
Days closed | 2nd and 3rd Saturday, Sunday, National holidays |
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Munakata, Oshima & Okinoshima UNESCO 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 : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
(1) less than 8 person
a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver
English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant
(2) more than 9 person
a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver
English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied
for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus
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.
Torii Gate |
Entran |
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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.
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 a Ferry : It takes 25 minutes by Oshima and 15 minutes
by Shiokaze
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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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
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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 : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
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.
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.
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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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
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Munakata Shrine Okitsu-gu Yohaisho
Munakata Shrine Okitsu-gu Yohaisho, UNESCO World Heritage site
The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata region
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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Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
General information
Address | 1811 Oshima, Munakata-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
Access |
10 minutes by a vehicle from Oshima Port |
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
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