Okinoshima (Munakata Taisha Okitsugu)

Okinoshima (Munakata Taisha Okitsugu)

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  • Address:
  • 2988 Oshima, Munakata, Fukuoka
  • Phone Number:  
  • 0940-62-1311 (Representative of Munakata Taisha Office)

Business Hours

No entry to the island

Price

No entry to the island

Spot Category

Island, Shrines and Temples


Okinoshima called "God's Island"


The shrine stands in the deep green mountains

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