A Special Experience: Participate in the Tsukinami-sai Festival at Munakata Taisha Nakatsumiya A Journey to Protect and Pass On the Sacred Sea and its Blessings

Munakata's OkinoshimIsland where Gods Dwell“ and was a vital strategic point governing the nation's fate. It is a rare location where traces of ancient rituals spanning centuries of history remain preserved. This faith continues today, passed down through generations via sacred rites like the Miare Festival and as part of the daily lives of the local people.

We will visit Munakata Taisha Nakatsumiya on Oshima Island, part of the 2017 World Heritage listing, "Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region." You will attend the special Tsukinami-sai, a sacred ritual supported by local fishermen and island residents which is held twice a month to pray for regional peace. This is a rare chance to witness the Shinto priests arranging the sacred food offerings and hearing the Norito (Shinto prayer) chanted up close. Afterward, you will participate in the Naorai, the communal ceremony of sharing the sacred offerings, which provides a unique time to converse with the local community.

This is an unforgettable memory of a lifetime.

a has been revered since antiquity as “The *Note: We offer an option to travel by public transportation, and another special option where you can stay overnight on Ōshima Island and experience the ritual preparations, starting with the morning purification. Please inquire if you are

From Febrauary to December, we are happy to arrange dates to suit your group's schedule.