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Okitsu-gu Yohaijo (Distant Worship Site)
沖津宮遥拝所Fukuoka · Kyushu
A worship hall on the north shore of Oshima built so that people can pray toward the sacred island of Okinoshima, roughly 48 km out to sea, which is off-limits to the general public. The present building dates from 1933 but stone markers show worship here since at least the mid-18th century, and on clear days Okinoshima itself can be glimpsed on the horizon.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
- Admission
- Open-air worship hall on Oshima; free to visit.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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- Open access (grounds always open)
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