Inori no Mori祈りの杜working title

Shinto shrine

Munakata Taisha

宗像大社(むなかたたいしゃ)

Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture

The shrine introduces the history of its three miya, which enshrine Tagorihime no Kami, Tagitsuhime no Kami and Ichikishimahime no Kami. Through the official materials you can follow each of the three goddesses and the links between the miya.

English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む

Prayers associated with this place

The three Munakata goddesses

Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.

Related kami and buddhas

Before you visit

Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.

Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)

How to visit a shrine or a temple: one example

Sources (in Japanese)

  • 宗像大社「由緒」(2026-10-15 確認)

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