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Munakata Taisha Aki Reitaisai (Miare Festival)
宗像大社秋季大祭（みあれ祭）
Fukuoka · Kyushu
Annual grand festival at Munakata Taisha; day 1 features a sea procession of ~150+ fishing boats carrying the deities' spirits from Oshima to the mainland shrine, followed on day 3 by the ritual dance 'Yukyu no Mai.'
- Dates
- October 1–3Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Fukuoka · Kyushu
- Nearest station
- Tōgō Station, then bus
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- munakata-taisha.or.jp/archives/238
Happens every year
What to expect
A large fishing-boat procession carrying deities across the sea to a UNESCO-listed shrine.
Best viewing tips
Free, shrine/festival viewing free, market stalls on-site. Oct 1 maritime procession runs morning; Oct 3 ritual dance runs evening — exact times not confirmed.
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