Munakata, Sacred shrine complex in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
The city of Munakata extends over 119 square kilometers along the Gulf of Hibiki and includes several islands in the Genkai Sea.
Between the 4th and 9th centuries, the Munakata clan controlled maritime trade routes between Japan and mainland Asia through their northern Kyushu territory.
The three Munakata shrines, designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2017, represent different locations dedicated to the worship of three Shinto deities.
Visitors can reach Munakata by taking a train on the JR Kagoshima Main Line from Hakata Station to Togo Station in approximately 40 minutes.
The sacred island of Okinoshima contains thousands of ritual objects from continental Asia, but maintains strict access restrictions allowing no public visits.
Location: Fukuoka Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1954
Website: https://www.city.munakata.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Fukutsu, Miyawaka, Kurate, Okagaki, Onga
Website: https://city.munakata.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.80553,130.54078
Latest update: June 3, 2025 17:53
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Marine World Uminonakamichi
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若松賽艇場
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Gannosu Stadium
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Chinkoku-ji
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Shinbaru-Nuyama Kofun Group
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Hibikinada Green Park
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Wajiro Higata
17.6 km
Uminonakamichi Bridge
19.2 km
宗像Yurix
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Miyajidake Kofun
5.5 km
橫大路家住宅
13.1 km
Iki-jinja
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日本海海戦紀念碑
8.5 km
Fubabaru Kofun
10.7 km
Ainoshima Stone Tumuli
16 km
レジャープール アクアシアン
14.4 km
Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
63.3 km
Honjō Athletic Stadium
20 km
Shirasu Lighthouse
30.5 km
Tsunoshima Lighthouse
66.9 km
Hetsu-gū
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Nakatsu-gū
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