Munakata Shrine
This is Okitsu Munakata Shrine, the guardian deity of fishermen. It enshrines the Munakata deities, who are revered as the guardians of the seas, and is said to have been founded in the mid-Heian period. During the annual festival on July 31, rituals such as the "Tanyu" (hot spring divination) and "Me no Wa Kuguri" (passing through a ring of sprouts) are performed.
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- Munakata Shrine
Basic Information
- Address
- 554 Okitsu-Nakamachi, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 424-0204
- Telephone Number
- 054-369-0649
- Access
[Car]
10 minutes by car from the Tomei Shimizu Interchange[Public Transportation]
A 5-minute walk from JR Okitsu Station- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
