Munakata Taisha (Hetsumiya)
In Japanese: 宗像大社 辺津宮
Main shrine of the three Munakata goddesses, part of the Okinoshima World Heritage site; its treasure hall shows national treasures from the island.
World Heritage; Important Cultural Property (main hall)
Nearby
- Shinbaru-Nuyama Burial Mounds ≈ 20 min by car
- Miyajidake Shrine ≈ 35 min by car
- Munakata Oshima Island ≈ 55 min by car
- Uminonakamichi Seaside Park ≈ 55 min by car
- Nanzoin Temple ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 12 min by Nishitetsu bus from JR Togo Station to Munakata Taisha-mae
- Fee
- Free (treasure hall: adults 800 yen, high school/university 500 yen, children 400 yen)
- Good to know
- Treasure hall 9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00), open daily
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info