Munakata Taisha: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Hakata Station)
Munakata Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 28 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宗像大社 |
| Location | Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tōgō Station – about 4.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 191 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 468 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.83083, 130.51417 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.munakata-taisha.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tōgō Station, about 4.2 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (宗像大社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chinkoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hakusan (Munakata) – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Mount Kodaiji – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Miyajidake Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Orihata Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.