Key Facts
• Record-breaking rainfall of over 600 mm hit Munakata City, Fukuoka.
• Heavy rain caused flooding at Munakata Taisha’s Nakatsumiya Shrine on Oshima Island.
• The shrine’s railings were damaged by muddy torrents; repairs will take time.
• Despite the damage, the main hall of the shrine remains unaffected.
• The rainfall coincided with a three-day weekend, impacting local businesses.
• The site is part of the World Heritage group “Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region.”
Summary
Record-breaking rainfall exceeding 600 mm struck Munakata City, Fukuoka, causing significant damage to the Nakatsumiya Shrine, part of the World Heritage-listed “Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region.” Floodwaters damaged the shrine’s railings, though the main hall was unharmed. The heavy rain, which coincided with a three-day weekend, disrupted local businesses and left lasting impacts. Repairs to the shrine’s railings are expected to take time.
