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Munakata, where the three goddesses descended~Part 5 Leaving

Article writtenSep.3rd, 2020
Aug.13th,2018
Munakata Taisha consists of three shrines, the Hetsugū, the Nakatsugū and the Okitsugū, each dedicated for one of the three Munakata Goddesses. Leaving the island of Ōshima.
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There isn't much time left until the ferry leaves, so heading back down the mountain.

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【About】Going down a mountain trail, which is the approach to Mitake shrine, that connects to the Mount Mitake viewing point.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

02

【About】Walking through the woods.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

03

【About】Some parts are very steep.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

04

【About】A torī in sight.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

05

【About】The torī belongs to Mitake shrine, and it was built in 1858.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

06

【About】Looking back at the torī. The trail runs on the ridge of a mountain.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

07

【About】Port Ōshima can be seen through the leaves.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

08

【About】In about 20 minutes, the torī, which is the trailhead, is in sight.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

09

【About】A wooden torī. The stone monument beside it indicates the trailhead to Mitake shrine.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

10

【About】The trailhead seen from the road.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

11

【About】A few steps from the trailhead of Mitake shrine, there is a showing the path to Nakatsugū.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

12

【About】The path leads to the back of Nakatsugū.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

13

【About】Walking beside the Honden, in the Nakatsugū again.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

14

【About】The Haiden of Nakatsugū. Praying once more.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

15

【About】Going down the steps of the approach to the shrine.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

16

【About】Looking back at Nakatsugū.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

17

【About】The ferry, "Ōshima" is docking.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

18

【About】There is still time, so walking along the shore for a while.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

19

【About】About 10 minutes from Nakatsugū, a small island called Yume-no-sayoshima comes in sight.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

20

【About】It is a small island just off the Kansu beach. The contrast between the clear water, the vermilion torī and the green pine trees are beautiful.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

21

【About】There is a torī in front and a small shrine on top. At low tide it is able to walk to this island.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

22

【About】The rocks off the Kansu beach are accessible by foot, at low tides.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

23

【About】There is a hammock by the beach.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

24

【About】Leaving Kansu beach, and returning to Port Ōshima.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

25

【About】Many fishing boats moored along the way to Port Ōshima ferry terminal.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

26

【About】About 10 minutes from Yume-no-sayoshima, at Port Ōshima ferry terminal.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

27

【About】The signboard meaning, "We are looking forward to see you again".
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

28

【About】Boarding the "Ōshima" again.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

29

【About】Bought an amanatsu flavored gelato at the ferry terminal.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

30

【About】It was like a sherbet, rather than agelato, but it was tasty.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

31

【About】The torī of Nakatsugū, seen from the ferry leaving port.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

32

【About】Leaving the island of Ōshima.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

33

【About】The peak of Mount Mitake, where Mitake shrine is, can be seen above the port.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

34

【About】The full view of Ōshima.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

35

【About】As the ferry approaches Port Kōnominato, Ōshima goes out of sight.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

36

【About】Docking at Port Kōnominato.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

37

【About】Leaving the ferry, "Ōshima".
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

38

【About】Some buses from the Kōnominato-hatoba bus stop, in front of Port Kōnominato ferry terminal, are express buses going directly to Tenjin in the center of Fukuoka city.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

39

【About】But this time, getting on the bus for Tōgō station, for to make a detour.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

40

【About】About 20 minutes from Port Kōnominato, back at Tōgō station.
【Date】Aug.13th、2018 【Location】Munakata,Fukuoka

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