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.
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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 a 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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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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