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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Okinoshima is a sacred island off the coast of Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It has long been revered as a key location for maritime traffic and maritime worship. The island itself is a sacred site where Okitsumiya Shrine of Munakata Taisha Shrine is enshrined, and has long been dedicated as a place of worship...

Munakata Taisha Shrine (Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Munakata Taisha Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the Three Munakata Goddesses, who are in charge of protecting maritime traffic. Since ancient times, it has been the center of faith for prayers for safe maritime traffic and navigation...