Umi no Michi Munakata Hall

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Umi no Michi Munakata Hall

Experience the world heritage "Sacred Island Munakata Okinoshima and Related Heritage Sites" with realistic images!

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Since ancient times, the gods residing on the island have been revered as objects of worship, and Okinoshima has remained untouched for about 1,600 years. Located across from Munakata Taisha Hetsumiya, this Umi no Michi Munakata Hall is a facility with the theme of ''Sacred Island Munakata Okinoshima and Related Heritage Sites'', which was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2017.

The museum's exhibits include a 3D theater that allows visitors to experience the Okinoshima Island, which is a sanctuary off-limits to the general public, through sound and images, as well as valuable materials excavated from ruins in the city and a large 7 x 18 meter screen. The museum offers so much that it is hard to believe that admission is free, and visitors can learn more about the World Heritage site and the history of Munakata. The free explanations of the exhibits by local curators (volunteer interpreters) who know the local area well are also not to be missed.

In addition to hands-on learning about ancient lifestyles, such as making magic beads and starting fires, the museum also offers tours of the ruins and lectures by the museum director.

Highlights

  • After learning about the World Heritage here, we recommend that you visit the surrounding properties, such as Hengu Shrine of Munakata Taisha Shrine.
  • Don't miss the elaborate replicas of ancient mirrors that you can hold in your hand and the diorama that faithfully recreates a group of ancient tombs.
  • Volunteer "community curators" provide explanations of the museum's exhibits.

Photos

  • Large screen showing powerful images

    Large screen showing powerful images

  • Ancient mirror replicas that visitors can hold in their hands

    Ancient mirror replicas that visitors can hold in their hands

  • Magatama making experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family

    Magatama making experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

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Partially available (English, Chinese, Korean) *Some videos, exhibits, etc., are in foreign languages.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Yes, you can enter freely.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Is eating and drinking allowed? Also, is it possible to bring in food and beverages?

A

Eating and drinking are allowed in the inside store only. No food or beverages may be brought in from outside.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Lockers are available to use at no charge.

Q

Are there discount tickets available?

A

Lunch discount tickets and Coffee discount tickets are available.

Reviews

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    這有各種新鮮海鮮~還有培育的農產品蔬菜等。此外~餐廳還有提供像食材的漁民料理和農家料理哦~

Details

Name in Japanese
海の道むなかた館
Postal Code
811-3504
Address
588 Fukata, Munakata City, Fukuoka
Telephone
0940-62-2600
Closed
Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday), 12/29 - 1/3
Hours
9:00am - 6:00pm
Admission
Free (Special exhibits may be subject to a fee.)
Directions
Take Nishitetsu Bus from the north exit of Togo Station on the JR Kagoshima Line and get off at Munakata Taisha-mae bus stop.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)