Munakata Taisha, Shinto shrine complex in Munakata, Japan
Munakata Taisha consists of three separate shrine locations: Hetsu-gu on mainland Kyushu, Nakatsu-gu on Oshima island, and Okitsu-gu on Okinoshima island.
Archaeological excavations at Okinoshima island since 1954 revealed more than 80,000 artifacts, including six objects classified as National Treasures of Japan.
The three shrines honor the Munakata goddesses: Tagorihime, Tagitsuhime, and Ichikishimahime, who are regarded as daughters of Amaterasu-omikami and Susanoo-no-mikoto.
Visitors can reach the mainland Hetsu-gu shrine and Nakatsu-gu on Oshima island through regular train services from the JR Kagoshima Line stations.
The Okitsu-gu shrine on Okinoshima island maintains strict access regulations, prohibiting women from entering and requiring men to perform purification ceremonies.
Location: Munakata
Location: Munakata district
Part of: Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
Website: http://munakata-taisha.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.83083,130.51417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:44
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