Munakata Taisha

宗像大社

shrine in Munakata

#1 in Munakata / #363 in Japan

by Saigen Jiro

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Munakata Taisha, located in Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a revered Shinto shrine complex consisting of three main shrines: Hetsu-miya, Nakatsu-miya, and Okitsu-miya. Dedicated to the three Munakata goddesses, daughters of the sun goddess Amaterasu, it has a rich history dating back over 1,300 years. The shrine is a significant cultural and religious site, featuring beautiful traditional architecture and lush natural surroundings.

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