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Stay at Munakata Taisha Front Guesthouse, a traditional Japanese ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Takamatsugura Shrine. Each room features tatami mats and private garden views, with complimentary access to shrine visitation guides and kimono rental services—perfect for experiencing authentic Shinto rituals
Choose the morning ritual package at Munakata Taisha Front Guesthouse, where rooms face directly toward Takamatsugura Shrine—just a 5-minute walk away. The hotel provides a meditation kit and prayer booklet to help guests prepare for the serene early-morning ceremonies, enhancing spiritual connection with Shinto traditions
From Munakata Taisha Front Guesthouse, stroll 10 minutes along the shrine path to reach the Oyui Pond, a sacred purification fountain where locals cleanse their mouths before worship. Continue another 5 minutes to the Sea Torii Gate, accessible only during low tide—walk beneath this iconic red gateway connecting land and sea, with the hotel providing custom maps and tide schedule alerts for optimal timing
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