Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Munakata

Munakata is a town in Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 37 temples, 22 forts & heritage, 19 buddhist sites and 13 parks. The must-see places are 宗像大社辺津宮本殿 (7 km), Miyajidake Shrine (9 km) and 古月横穴 (13 km).

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Munakata, Saga Prefecture
Munakata, Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Munakata at a glance

Location
Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
33.7957° N, 130.5590° E
Places within 50 km
144 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Munakata

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Munakata: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Munakata, by type

Temples near Munakata

64 temples within 100 km of Munakata. The closest is 宗像大社辺津宮本殿 (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Munakata

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Munakata. The closest is Taguma Ishihatake Site (3 km); the best-known is 古月横穴 (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Munakata

31 buddhist sites within 100 km of Munakata. The closest is Chinkoku-ji Temple (7 km); the best-known is 長谷寺 (14 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 長谷寺 · Buddhist site · Kurate · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 梅岳寺 · Buddhist site · Kasuya · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 清谷寺 · Buddhist site · Kasuya · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Chinkoku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~7 km
  • 崇福寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Tōchō Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Munakata

23 parks within 100 km of Munakata. The closest is Aoba Park (23 km); the best-known is Kayoicho Park (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Munakata

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Munakata. The closest is Konomi Yama (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Munakata

11 museums within 100 km of Munakata. The closest is Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum (21 km); the best-known is Korokan Ruins Museum (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Munakata

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Munakata
  2. 7 km 宗像大社辺津宮本殿 · temple, Saga Prefecture
  3. 8 km Miyajidake Shrine · temple, Saga Prefecture
  4. 13 km 梅岳寺 · Buddhist site, Kasuya
  5. 26 km 長谷寺 · Buddhist site, Kurate
  6. 6 km 古月横穴 · heritage site, Kurate
  7. 13 km Back to Munakata

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How to reach Munakata

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    Within 15 km of Munakata

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Munakata by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples3764宗像大社辺津宮本殿 (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2238Taguma Ishihatake Site (3 km)
    Buddhist sites1931Chinkoku-ji Temple (7 km)
    Parks1323Aoba Park (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1518Konomi Yama (4 km)
    Museums711Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum (21 km)
    Waterfalls610Jingatō Taki (22 km)
    Beaches & coast68かんす海水浴場 (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77垣生公園 (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Jinoshima (17 km)
    Other attractions45Munakata Taisha - Hetsu-Miya (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Fushū Ike (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Noor Islamic Center (29 km)
    Caves01Nanatsugama (80 km)

    Munakata: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Munakata?

    宗像大社辺津宮本殿 (temple, about 7 km), Miyajidake Shrine (temple, about 9 km), 古月横穴 (heritage site, about 13 km), 長谷寺 (Buddhist site, about 14 km), 梅岳寺 (Buddhist site, about 18 km), Hitomaru Shrine (temple, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Munakata?

    144 places on Spotwander: 37 temples, 22 forts & heritage, 19 buddhist sites, 13 parks, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest temple to Munakata?

    宗像大社辺津宮本殿, about 7 km by road; Miyajidake Shrine (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Munakata?

    Taguma Ishihatake Site, about 3 km by road; Tsuyazaki Tumulus Cluster - Shinbaru-Nuyama Tumulus Cluster (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Munakata?

    Chinkoku-ji Temple, about 7 km by road; 長谷寺 (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Munakata?

    Start in Munakata, visit 宗像大社辺津宮本殿, then Miyajidake Shrine, then 梅岳寺, then 長谷寺, then 古月横穴, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Munakata?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Munakata

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Munakata’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Munakata on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.