Tourist Spots

Enjoy this island to the fullest. Apart from being home to an important national historical site the Munakata Grand Shrine Nakatsu-gu that enshrines Tagitsu Hime-no-Kami, one of the most important goddesses of Munakata. There are beautiful walking trails to explore, as well as activities such as sea kayaking and fishing available on the island.

There are many temples where you can enjoy beautiful scenery every season from flowers to autumn leaves. There are around forty types of cherry blossoms here alone. A beautiful, scenic temple, enveloped in natural beauty.

Visit the remains of Karatsu Highway. Before the Meiji Restoration, when a railway was built around here, this used to be a quaint inn town. You can walk around and enjoy the traditional atmosphere of the place, as well as look around in souvenir shops and cafés. Explore the local shinto shrine, and the

Because it is located in a greenhouse, you can enjoy strawberry picking even on a rainy day. You can also buy handmade jam here.

This is chosen as one of the hundred best Japanese beaches. Enjoy the picturesque scenery while you are walking along on the beach and watch the beautiful Oshima and Jinoshima float before your eyes.

Enjoy some coastal horse riding while enjoying the view of the a Sea of Genkai expanding before your eyes.

Pick apricots at this local apricot farm! Apart from local vegetables growing in this park too, you can also find a sports venue at the same place. You can see the Genkai-Nada from the hill.

A group of three shrines make the Munakata Grand Shrine, which is the head shrine of all shrines in the Munakata area. This is one of the three shrines, and the most popular among visitors. The construction of some parts of the shrine dates back to the twelfth century, but some believe that the site was used as a place of worship for far longer. A three-story treasure house is also located around here, with a wide-range of artifacts available for the visitor to see.

Browse among local fish products brought in by the fishermen of Munakata. Apart from an abundant choice of fish and locally grown vegetables, you can also find a restaurant and bakery here.

A shrine for good luck and business prosperity, the Miyajidake is dedicated to the ancient Japanese Empress Jingu. The rope talisman in front of the shrine is unusually large, handmade by locals. In addition, Miyajidake also boasts a grand bell, and a taiko drum that is sounded only at the time of New Year's ceremonies.