Japan
Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
A sacred Shinto island in the Japanese sea, so holy that visitors are not allowed to land; you experience it from the Munakata Taisha shrines on the mainland and on Oshima.
- Best time
- Mar – May (cherry blossom), Oct – Nov (autumn)
- Type
- Island
About Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
Highlights
- Munakata Taisha Hetsu-miya shrine
- The story of the forbidden sacred island
- Ancient ritual treasures in the museum
- Oshima island's Nakatsu-miya shrine
- Shinto sea-crossing traditions
- Coastal shrine viewpoints
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When to visit Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
March – May (cherry blossom), October – November (autumn)
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