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Munakata Taisha
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Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture · Historic Site

Munakata Taisha

Munakata Taisha (宗像大社) is the collective name for three Shinto shrines located in the city of Munakata, northern Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is the head of the approximately 6,000 Munakata shrines all over the country.

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Location

Red: Munakata Taisha. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationMunakata, Fukuoka Prefecture
Nearest stationTōgō Station, 4.2 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, Important Cultural Property
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Munakata Taisha?
Tōgō Station. It is 4.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Munakata Taisha a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, Important Cultural Property.

Nearby

Hetsu-gū
Hetsu-gū
0.1 km away · Munakata
Sakurakyo Kofun
Sakurakyo Kofun
2.2 km away · Munakata
Tsuyazaki Kofun Group
Tsuyazaki Kofun Group
2.7 km away · Fukutsu
Shinbaru-Nuyama Kofun Group
Shinbaru-Nuyama Kofun Group
3.0 km away · Fukutsu
Nakatsu-gū
Nakatsu-gū
10.6 km away · Munakata
Fubabaru Kofun
Fubabaru Kofun
12.9 km away · Koga

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hetsu-gū: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Sakurakyo Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Tsuyazaki Kofun Group: Heartoftheworld (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shinbaru-Nuyama Kofun Group: Heartoftheworld (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nakatsu-gū: sk01 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Fubabaru Kofun: Muyo (CC BY-SA 4.0)