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- Miyajidake-jinja Shrine
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4.5223 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Pref. Fukutsushi Miyajimotomachi 7-1
- This Shinto shrine is dedicated to Empress Jingu, Katsumura-no-Okami and Katsuyori-no-Okami. A large number of visitors come to pay homage to the gods of business success, road safety and family security. The special shimenawa rope hung at the inner shrine is 11 meters long and weighs 3 tons, making it Japan’s largest. The Okunomiya Fudo Jinja Shrine at the back of the shrine is located inside a large stone chamber belonging to the Maruzuka Kofun ancient tomb. Twice a year, the sun setting into the sea shines a light on the torii gate and road up to the shrine, creating a “road of light” leading to the shrine. This appears in February and October, so be sure to visit after checking the schedule.
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I just loved this shrine, was so peaceful, the chill of the air was just right so walking around the shrines was at ease. for those who cant walk the steps there is a few cars paces at the top, some...
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- Former Ito Shogun gate
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4.599 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Pref. Idukashi Koubukuro 300
- "Ito Den'emon was a coal mining magnate in Chikuho, and the ""Former Ito Den'emon Residence"" is the home where Den'emon and his wife, the poet Yanagihara Hakuren, lived. It was also the setting for the TV drama series Hanako and Anne."
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It is an old house of Ito Denemon, who made a big fortune by running canon mines. Due to its location, it is not as touristic as Mojiko Retro, but it is absolutely worth visiting even spending one...
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- Munakata Grand Shrine Hetsu-miya
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4.563 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Munakata-shi Tashima 2331
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宮地嶽神社よりこちらに。車で20分くらい。またここも平日の小雪降る午後だったのでひと気はまばら。日本最古の神社のひとつで裏伊勢とも。世界遺産。 厳かにお参り。今度は沖津宮や中津宮にも行かないと。 有難うございました。
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- Munakata Taisha Nakatsumiya Shirine
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4.569 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Munakata-shi Oshima 1811
- This grand shrine is located about a 20-minute drive from Wakamiya Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It consists of separate shrines to Tagorihime-no-kami, Tagitsuhime-no-kami, and Ichikishimahime-no-kami, respectively. These three goddesses, who are children of the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu-omikami, are referred to as the Munakata Sanjoshin. The grand shrine's grounds include a main shrine, each of the individual shrines, and the Shinhokan, which houses and exhibits 80,000 national treasures. There is also the Takamiya Saijo, an ancient ceremony site traditionally believed to be the place where the Munakata Sanjoshin descended to earth. The shrine serves as a venue for traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies. It also accepts requests for yakudoshibarai (exorcisms of unlucky years) and holds many events all year long.
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Came here by private tour. The shrine is a combination of three Shinto shrines in Fukuoka, Japan. These are Hetsu-gu, Nakatsu-gu and Okitsu-gu. The main shrine is hetsu-gu, god for traffic safety...
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- Umi Hachimangu Shrine
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4.026 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Pref. Kasuyagunumimachi Umi 1-1-1
- "A Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin located in Kasuya County, Fukuoka Prefecture. Two great camphor trees grow on the grounds called ""Yufuta no Mori"" and ""Kinukake no Mori"" which have been designated National Natural Monuments. Famous for granting worshippers safe childbirth, the shrine sees many visitors."
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年末の早朝に参拝。 駐車場もいくつかある。 それなりに参拝がいた。 御祭神は、應神天皇(おうじんてんのう)、神功皇后(じんぐうこうごう)、玉依姫命(たまよりひめのみこと)、住吉大神(すみよしおおかみ)、伊弉諾尊(いざなぎのみこと)。 神功皇后が三韓遠征より御帰還し、御子を産んだ場所というのが当社の御由緒。 玉依姫命と伊弉諾尊が浮いて気がする。 年末とあって、境内はその準備で忙しそう。 湯蓋の森・衣...
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- Hikosan-jingu Shrine
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4.523 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Pref. Tagawagunsoedamachi Hikosan 1
- A Shinto shrine located in Tagawa County, Fukuoka Prefecture. Said to have once prospered as one of Japan's three great centers of the Shugendo syncretic faith, the shrine is dedicated to the gods embodied by Mt. Kita, Mt. Naka, and Mt. Minami, the only such shrine in the prefecture. Since ancient times, the shrine has been believed to aid agricultural production, mine and factory safety, and luck in victory. A variety of seasonal festivals and rituals are conducted at the shrine to pray for industrial, including the shrine's annual major festival on September 28.
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二回目の参詣になるが正月に行ったのは初めて。ケーブルカーで上ると、降りたところ直ぐに奉幣殿(本殿）がある。正月の三が日だったが、本殿の前も混んでいなくて直ぐお参りが出来た。この神宮は天照大神の子で天孫降臨の瓊瓊杵尊の父である天の忍穂耳の命を祀ってある由緒ある神宮である。修験道の聖地でもある。タイトルにこじんまりとしていると書いたが、実は石段を登っていくと１０００段以上もあり、なかなか大変だ。又ケー...
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- Munakata-taisha Shrine
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- Fukuoka Pref. Munakatashi Tashima 2331
- A Shinto shrine dedicated to the three goddesses of the Munakata Sanjo-shin, “Munakata Grand Shrine” is actually a collective term for the three shrines of the Okitsumiya on the island of Okinoshima, the Nakatsunomiya on Oshima, and the Hetsumiya on Tashima. Providing protection when driving and riding transportation, the shrine is visited by great numbers of people. The shrine’s treasure hall displays numerous artifacts designated as National Treasures, including weapons, bronze mirrors, and accessories believed to have been used in external trade in ancient times.
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- Sea Road Munakata Museum
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4.028 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukuoka Pref. Munakatashi Fukata 588
- The Sea Road Munakata Museum has permanent exhibits where one can learn about the history of Munakata as well as limited term special exhibits. There is also a 3D theater where visitors can enjoy the mysterious world of Okinoshima though sounds and images. There is an experience corner where one can come in contact with ancient civilizations through exhibits with themes such as making magatama accessories or learning how humans first made fire, enjoyable by both children and adults.
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海の道 むなかた館は、宗像大社辺津宮の前にある施設です。 宗像大社は、天照大神御神の三柱のお子様の三女神を祀っている神社です。辺津宮は、九州本土にありますが、中津宮は大島に、そして沖津宮は島全体が御神体とされる沖ノ島にあります。特に、沖津宮は、一般人は立ち入ることすらできない聖域です。 海の道...
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- Nogata Municipal Coal Memorial Museum
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4.018 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Nogata-shi Nogata 692-4
- A museum in Nogata district, Nogata City. On display are materials that trace the history of the Chikuho Coalfield, which produced coal for nearly 100 years since the early Meiji period and contributed greatly to the modernization of Japan. In their three exhibition halls, the main hall, annex, and coal chemistry building, you can see machines used in the coal mines and ore samples as well as a model of one of Japan's principal coal mines. In their outdoor displays you can see large-scale coal mining machinery and a steam locomotive.
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My second time to visit and feel like it was far better than my first.. I walked from the station to here was very easy. The staff was very friendly and helped point out the items on display.
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- Hoheiden Hall
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4.516 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Tagawa-gun Soedamachi Hikosan 1
- The main building within Hikosan Jingu Shrine. It was constructed as the large lecture hall for Hikosan Reisenji Temple which is now a shrine and the center of the Mt. Hikosan faith, counted as one of Japan's Top Three Locations for Mountain Asceticism. The current hall was rebuilt in 1616 on the orders of Hosokawa Tadaoki, the lord of the Kokura Domain, and has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
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神仏混合の修験道の地英彦山にある大きな講堂です。神社の社にありますが、観光パンフレットを読むと霊山寺の大講堂と記載されています。でも英彦山神宮奉幣殿と書かれてもいます。 とても大きな鈴が掛かっていて、ここまで登ってきた人はみなさんここで賽銭をいれ、柏手を打ちます。 入口の銅鳥居からかなりの階段が続く修行のような距離ですが、現在はスロープカーがあり簡単に到達できます。
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- Iizuka City Historical Museum
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3.513 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Iizuka-shi Kayanomori 959-1
- A museum in Kayanomori, Iizuka City. Their collection includes local historical materials and cultural assets including archeological finds from dig sites within the city. Their standing exhibits include the Excavated Items from the Tateiwa Archaeological Site Hotta Jar Casket Group, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, as well as materials related to modern Iizuka folk customers based around the theme of Life and Culture. The museum also holds special exhibitions.
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新飯塚駅から徒歩で5分ほど。 入館料は２００円。 日曜日の午前中でしたが、空いていました。 かつての炭鉱の町である飯塚市なので、 個人的には炭鉱関係の展示を期待していましたが、 メインは古代（弥生時代）の遺跡関係の展示のようです。 それでも炭鉱関係の写真や現物を見ると その時代への思いがこみ上げてきます。
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- Ozuka Ancient Burial Mound Museum
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4.010 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukuoka Kaho-gun Keisenmachi Jumei 376
- A museum attached to the Ozuka Ancient Burial Mound national historic site. The stone chambers of the Ozuka Burial Mound and models of items excavated from the mound are reproduced in full size and you can learn a basic summary of the mound and the history of its construction. The model also serves as an introduction to the style of burial mound known as the Decorative Burial Mound, of which the Ozuka Burial Mound is a perfect representation. The museum also holds temporary exhibitions and special themed exhibitions.
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国道２００号から小径に入って暫くの所にあります。ナビ必携。入館料３３０円が団体割引２７０円。石室から先の撮影はご遠慮ください、とのこと。頭上注意。令和４年度秋季特別公開は残念ながら諸般の事情により中止となっています。
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- Onojo Fortress Ruins
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- Fukuoka Kasuya-gun Umimachi Dazaifu-shi Onojo-shi
- A historic site on Mt. Shiojiyama in the western region of Fukuoka prefecture. After losing the Battle of Hakusukinoe (Baekgang) on the Korean peninsula in 663 CE the Yamato Court built the fortress in 665 CE to defend against an invasion from a coalition of Tang Chinese and Silla Korean forces. The fortress was nearly eight kilometers in length and spread over what is now Umi Town, Dazaifu City, and Onojo City. Remnants of the embankments, stone walls, and buildings have been preserved and designated as a National Special Historic Site as important archeological remains with regards to Japan's ancient history.
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- Takehara Kofun Burial Mound
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4.01 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukuoka Miyawaka Takehara 731-2
- An ancient burial mound located on the grounds of Suwa Shrine in Takehara, Miyawaka City. Built in the latter half of the sixth century the burial mound has a round shape with a diameter of nearly 18 meters and stands nearly five-meters tall. The interior features decorations including wall paintings causing it to be classified as a Decorative Burial Mound. A vivid mural remains within the mound and a variety of burial accessories have been excavated the Burial mound has been designated as a National Historic Site.
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九州北部で6世紀に造られたという装飾古墳の中でも、20kmほど南にある王塚古墳とともに日本有数の装飾古墳として国指定文化財（史跡）になっています。古墳のある諏訪神社下の資料館受付で入場料を払うと古墳の中に入ってガラス越しに見事な壁画を見ることができます。九州自動車道若宮インター近くに竹原古墳の看板があり、是非見て欲しい古墳です。
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- Nogata Saijikan
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- Fukuoka Nogata-shi Shinmachi 1-1-18
- A lifelong learning facility in Shinmachi, Nogata City. It's located in a house built during the late Meiji period by Hori Santaro, one of Chikuho's Five Greatest Coal Barons. There are Japanese-style rooms and wood floored rooms where classes including tea ceremonies, ikebana flower arranging, origami, shogi (Japanese chess), koto (Japanese harp) classes, and more are held. The storehouse is a free to use exhibition space.
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直方駅から徒歩10分。 炭鉱王と呼ばれた堀三太郎氏の住宅。1898年の築。 直方市に寄贈後は公民館となっていたが、現在は貸室として利用されているようである。建物の見学入館は無料であるが、見所と言えるものはあまりない。
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- Munakata Taisha Shrine Okitsu-miya
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- Okinawa Prefecture Munakata City Okinoshima
- "A Shinto shrine located on the island of Okinoshima floating in the sea off the city of Munakata. The shrine is dedicated to Tagori-hime, the oldest of the three goddess sisters born to Amaterasu-omikami. Said to have some 80 thousand shrine treasures, all of which are designated National Treasures, the temple is also known as the ""Umino Shosoin,"" or ""Ocean Treasure House"" and is included on the World Heritage Tentative List of Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs. The island itself is worshipped as a god, and except for the shrine's annual festival held once a year, visitors are not allowed to set foot on it, and those who can attend the festival are chosen based on applications."
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- Childhood Residence of Idemitsu Sazo
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- Fukuoka Pref. Munakatashi Akama
- Located in the old post station town of Akama-juku on Karatsu Kaido (a series of main roads built throughout Japan during the Edo period), this building was the childhood home of businessman Sazo Idemitsu, founder of the Idemitsu Kosan company. It was originally an indigo wholesale store and used to be open to the general public; today, however, visitors can only view the exterior. There is a nearby museum operating out of a remodeled old private home. His childhood home is preserved as Tangible Cultural Property.
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- Sazo Idemitsu Museum
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- Fukuoka Munakata-shi Akama 5-1-3
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- Nomiyama Kannon-ji Temple
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- Fukuoka Kasuya-gun Sasagurimachi Haginoo 227-4
- A temple in Haginoo, Sasaguri, Kasuya. It is the 16th location of the 88 Holy Grounds of Sasaguri and is known to locals by the nickname Nomiyama-san. Festivals are held every season including the Shichifuku Hoshi Festival in March, the Seirei Festival in August, Honzon Gokaicho event (the Buddhist image unveiling) in October, and the 8,000 Goma Daigyo (a Buddhist fire rite of burning of 8,000 sticks) in December.
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- Shimbaru-Nuyama Mounded Tomb Group
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- Fukuoka Fukutsu Nuyama 679
- The shimbaru-Nuyama Mounded Tomb Group are a series of tombs that prove the existence of the ancient Munakata family who helped cultivate the Okinoshima faith. From the plateau, on which there are 41 burial mounds including five keyhole shaped tombs you can look out over the sea towards Oshima Island and Okinoshima Island.
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