Munakata Taisha shrine complex
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Munakata Taisha shrine complex is an ancient and highly revered Shinto site in Japan, central to maritime worship and dedicated to the three Munakata goddesses.
All labels observed (1)
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| Munakata Taisha shrine complex canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Munakata Taisha shrine complex Context triple: [Fukuoka Prefecture, knownFor, Munakata Taisha shrine complex]
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A.
Atsuta Shrine
Atsuta Shrine is one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, renowned for enshrining the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi and attracting millions of pilgrims and visitors annually.
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B.
Himure Hachimangu Shrine
Himure Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Omihachiman, Japan, renowned for its traditional architecture and role in local festivals such as the Sagicho Matsuri.
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C.
Miyazaki Shrine
Miyazaki Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Miyazaki, Japan, dedicated to Emperor Jimmu and known for its tranquil forested grounds and traditional festivals.
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D.
Ikuta Shrine
Ikuta Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine in Kobe, Japan, revered as one of the city's oldest religious sites and a symbol of local cultural heritage.
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E.
Atago Shrine
Atago Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo known for its steep stone stairway and hilltop location offering views over the city.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Munakata Taisha shrine complex Target entity description: Munakata Taisha shrine complex is an ancient and highly revered Shinto site in Japan, central to maritime worship and dedicated to the three Munakata goddesses.
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A.
Atsuta Shrine
Atsuta Shrine is one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, renowned for enshrining the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi and attracting millions of pilgrims and visitors annually.
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B.
Himure Hachimangu Shrine
Himure Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Omihachiman, Japan, renowned for its traditional architecture and role in local festivals such as the Sagicho Matsuri.
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C.
Miyazaki Shrine
Miyazaki Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Miyazaki, Japan, dedicated to Emperor Jimmu and known for its tranquil forested grounds and traditional festivals.
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D.
Ikuta Shrine
Ikuta Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine in Kobe, Japan, revered as one of the city's oldest religious sites and a symbol of local cultural heritage.
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E.
Atago Shrine
Atago Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo known for its steep stone stairway and hilltop location offering views over the city.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Shinto shrine
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Shinto shrine complex ⓘ museum ⓘ religious organization ⓘ sacred island ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Shinto shrine architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
ancient maritime trade routes in the Sea of Japan
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rituals for safe sea voyages ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| culturalPropertyStatus | Important Cultural Property of Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Ichikishima-hime-no-Kami
NERFINISHED
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Munakata goddesses NERFINISHED ⓘ Tagitsu-hime-no-Kami NERFINISHED ⓘ Tagori-hime-no-Kami NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governingBody | Munakata Taisha Shrine Office NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasComponentSite |
Okinoshima Island
NERFINISHED
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Oshima Island NERFINISHED ⓘ mainland Munakata area ⓘ |
| hasFestival |
Autumn Grand Festival
NERFINISHED
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Taisai of Munakata Taisha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMuseum | Shinpokan (Munakata Taisha Treasure Hall) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Hetsu-miya
NERFINISHED
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Nakatsu-miya NERFINISHED ⓘ Okitsu-miya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSacredIsland | Okinoshima NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Kofun period origins ⓘ |
| locatedAt | Hetsu-miya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn |
Kyushu
NERFINISHED
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Okinoshima Island NERFINISHED ⓘ Oshima Island NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainShrine | Hetsu-miya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Kojiki
NERFINISHED
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Nihon Shoki NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Munakata region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryDeityType | sea deities ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | important center of sea travel safety worship ⓘ |
| regionImportance | one of the most important ancient shrines in northern Kyushu ⓘ |
| religion | Shinto ⓘ |
| ritualRestriction | general public access highly restricted ⓘ |
| traditionalFunction | protecting maritime traffic between Kyushu and the Korean Peninsula ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageCategory | Cultural ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageDesignationYear | 2017 ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageStatus | component of Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region ⓘ |
| worshipType | maritime worship ⓘ |
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