
Munakata Oshima, Fukuoka: A Relaxing Two-Day, One-Night Trip to World Heritage Sites and the “Guardian Island of the Deities”
About an hour’s drive north of Fukuoka, the gateway to Kyushu, lies Munakata. Facing the Genkai Sea, the city is home to components of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region,” stretching from the mainland to Okinoshima. This two-day, one-night itinerary takes you to Munakata Oshima, the closest accessible island to Okinoshima, a sacred island closed to the public. Visits to the shrines of Munakata Taisha reveal the story behind the region’s World Heritage sites. Enjoy sweeping views of the Genkai Sea, island cuisine, outdoor activities, and a resort stay as you discover the long-standing maritime faith surrounding the Three Goddesses of Munakata and settle into the island’s slower pace.



