Day Trip Model Plan: Munakata Taisha & Path of Light

Morning: Experience Mythology and History at Munakata Taisha
• Munakata Taisha (Hetsu-miya)
One of Japan's oldest sea deity shrines and the centerpiece of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region."
Highlights:
• Main Shrine and Treasure Hall
• Seasonal Shrine Gardens
• Collecting Omamori (charms) and Goshuin (shrine stamps)
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours
• Take a short break at cafes or souvenir shops along the approach to Munakata Taisha

Lunch: Seafood Lunch in Fukutsu City
• Popular options include restaurants with views of the Genkai Sea or seafood rice bowls
• Recommendations: Seafood eateries in Fukutsu City or the restaurant inside the "Michi-no-Eki Munakata" roadside station

Afternoon: Miyajidake Shrine and the Path of Light
• Miyajidake Shrine (Fukutsu City)
Famous for matchmaking and business prosperity
• A straight path extending from the torii gate
• Main Shrine visit and Goshuin collection
• Path of Light (Miyajidake Shrine approach)
A breathtaking spot where the sunset aligns perfectly with the path
• Best time: Autumn to spring evenings (adjust timing based on the season)
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours

Evening to Night
• Capture the "Path of Light" during sunset
• Option to relax at cafes or hot spring facilities in Fukutsu City on the way back

⏰ Model Schedule

Time
Schedule
9:00
Arrive at Munakata Taisha, worship, and visit the Treasure Hall
11:30
Light meal or cafe break near Munakata Taisha
12:30
Travel to Miyajidake Shrine (about 30 minutes by car)
13:00
Worship at Miyajidake Shrine and stroll along the approach
15:30
Photograph the Path of Light and enjoy the sunset
17:30
Return trip or rest in Fukutsu City

🚗 Travel Points
• Munakata Taisha → Miyajidake Shrine: About 25–30 minutes
• Parking is free or costs a few hundred yen at both shrines
• The Path of Light is about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot

💡 Tips
• The position of the sunset for the Path of Light changes with the season, so check the sunset time in advance
• Munakata Taisha is less crowded in the morning, allowing for a more leisurely visit
• There are cafes and souvenir shops near Miyajidake Shrine, making it a convenient spot for a break