Fukuoka's Hidden World Heritage Gem 🌟

You've seen Fukuoka, now let's explore the lesser-known treasure and secret haven only for those who delve deep—宗像大社 (Munakata Taisha), the only World Heritage site in Fukuoka, "Mikura Island". 🚌 Due to the complex transportation, it's essential to plan your schedule meticulously. Below is a well-thought-out itinerary based on in-depth research. If you want to immerse yourself in the cultural charm of Kyushu, consider spending a day here. 1️⃣ Hakata Station ▶ Depart at 7:45 on the JR Kagoshima Main Line to Togo Station, 30 minutes, arrive at 8:15, 570 yen ▶ Transfer at 8:18 to bus route 1-2 to Munakata Taisha-mae, 10 minutes, arrive at 8:28, 260 yen ↓ 2️⃣ Munakata Taisha ▶ 110 minutes for sightseeing ▶ At 10:18, take bus route 1-2 from Munakata Taisha-mae to Shinminato Tomonoura, 10 minutes, arrive at 10:28, 210 yen ▶ 47 minutes for a meal at Shinminato Pier. Nearby: Genkai Ryokan (seafood), Genkai Yokocho (seafood), Oka-ya (barbecue) ▶ At 11:15, take the ferry to Mikura Island, 15 minutes, arrive at 11:30, 800 yen (🚢Ferry schedule from Shinminato Pier: 7:40, 9:25, 11:15, 13:50) ↓ 3️⃣ Munakata Taisha Nakatsu-gu ▶ 90 minutes for sightseeing ▶ At 13:00, take the bus from Mikura Island Pier to Chūtsu-gu Yōhai-sho, 7 minutes, 300 yen (🚌Bus schedule: 11:50, 13:00, 13:40) ↓ 4️⃣ Munakata Taisha Chūtsu-gu Yōhai-sho ▶ 54 minutes for sightseeing ▶ At 14:01, take the bus back to the pier ( 🚌Bus schedule: 13:21, 14:01, 14:51) ▶ At 14:40, take the ferry back to Shinminato Pier, 15 minutes, arrive at 14:55, 800 yen (🚢Ferry schedule from Mikura Island Pier: 13:00, 14:40, 16:20, 18:00) ▶ 2 hours for sightseeing ▶ At 17:04, transfer to bus route 1-2 to Shōbo Kaikan-mae, 🚶600 meters to Miyaji-zuka ⛩, 22 minutes, 480 yen #ExploreOffTheBeatenPath #TravelWithAPurpose #NotesOfInspiration #HiddenTravelSpots #Japan #Fukuoka #MunakataTaisha #WorldHeritage