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Munakata Taisha Hazatsumiya (Munakata Grand Shrine, Hazatsumiya)
〒811-3505 福岡県宗像市田島２３３１
This is the head shrine of Munakata Taisha and is widely worshipped as a deity ensuring safety in maritime and land transportation. The shrine buildings of Hazatsumiya are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
Enshrined deities
Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto
History
One of the oldest shrines in Japan with origins recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, it has been worshipped since prehistoric times. With Okinoshima Island serving as its sacred precincts, it has long been revered as a guardian of safe sea routes connecting Japan with the Asian continent and the Korean Peninsula. In 2017, it was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site under the name 'Munakata, including the sacred island of Okinoshima.'
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What visitors say
The shrine grounds are enveloped in a solemn atmosphere, with the dignified main hall and numerous subsidiary shrines creating an impressive sight. The Kanpo-kan (Treasure Museum) allows visitors to view Important Cultural Properties, including National Treasures excavated from Okinoshima, making it well worth a stop during your visit. While the parking lot is spacious, visitors should be mindful of road construction and traffic congestion in the surrounding area.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
A World Heritage site and the head shrine for maritime safety, enshrining the Three Munakata Goddesses.
As the head shrine for all Munakata shrines nationwide, it enshrines the Three Munakata Goddesses and is a World Heritage site that includes Okinoshima, the 'Island Where the Deity Resides.' It attracts many visitors seeking prayers for maritime and traffic safety during the New Year.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・World Heritage site
- ・Three Munakata Goddesses
- ・Maritime and traffic safety
- October 1-3Miaare-sai (Autumn Grand Festival)
A spectacular maritime procession where hundreds of large vessels welcome the ceremonial boat.
Held from October 1 to 3, this is the largest festival at Munakata Grand Shrine. On the first day, a spectacular 'Maritime Procession' (Miaare-sai) takes place, where hundreds of fishing boats welcome the ceremonial boat carrying the portable shrine at sea.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Maritime Procession (Miaare-sai)
- ・Large fleet of hundreds of vessels
- ・Autumn Grand Festival
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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