Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
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The Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural property in Japan renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved ancient ritual sites and strict traditions of religious sanctity and restricted access.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region Context triple: [Fukuoka Prefecture, hasUNESCOWorldHeritageSite, Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region]
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Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu is a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of castles, archaeological sites, and cultural landscapes that reflect the unique Ryukyuan civilization and its historical ties across East and Southeast Asia.
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B.
Naniwa-no-Miya Palace Site
Naniwa-no-Miya Palace Site is an archaeological park in Osaka preserving the remains of an ancient imperial palace that once served as Japan’s capital in the 7th–8th centuries.
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Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution (including Hashima Island)
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution (including Hashima Island) is a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of late 19th- and early 20th-century industrial facilities that illustrate Japan’s rapid transformation into a modern industrialized nation.
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D.
Sakai Mozu Kofun Group
The Sakai Mozu Kofun Group is a cluster of massive ancient burial mounds, including some of the world’s largest keyhole-shaped tombs, dating from Japan’s Kofun period and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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E.
Naramachi historic district
Naramachi historic district is a preserved traditional merchant quarter in Nara, Japan, known for its narrow streets, wooden townhouses, and historic temples and shops.
- 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: Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region Target entity description: The Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural property in Japan renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved ancient ritual sites and strict traditions of religious sanctity and restricted access.
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A.
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu is a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of castles, archaeological sites, and cultural landscapes that reflect the unique Ryukyuan civilization and its historical ties across East and Southeast Asia.
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B.
Naniwa-no-Miya Palace Site
Naniwa-no-Miya Palace Site is an archaeological park in Osaka preserving the remains of an ancient imperial palace that once served as Japan’s capital in the 7th–8th centuries.
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C.
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution (including Hashima Island)
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution (including Hashima Island) is a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of late 19th- and early 20th-century industrial facilities that illustrate Japan’s rapid transformation into a modern industrialized nation.
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D.
Sakai Mozu Kofun Group
The Sakai Mozu Kofun Group is a cluster of massive ancient burial mounds, including some of the world’s largest keyhole-shaped tombs, dating from Japan’s Kofun period and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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E.
Naramachi historic district
Naramachi historic district is a preserved traditional merchant quarter in Nara, Japan, known for its narrow streets, wooden townhouses, and historic temples and shops.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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cultural landscape ⓘ cultural property ⓘ |
| accessPolicy |
general public prohibited from landing on Okinoshima
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limited access for male Shinto priests ⓘ |
| associatedShrineComplex | Munakata Taisha ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Munakata clan
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ancient East Asian diplomacy ⓘ sea worship ⓘ trade routes between Japan and the Korean Peninsula ⓘ |
| category | cultural ⓘ |
| contains |
Hetsu-miya
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linked to:
Hetsunomiya
Munakata Taisha ⓘ Nakatsu-miya ⓘ Okinoshima ⓘ Okitsu-miya ⓘ
linked to:
Hetsu-miya
Okitsu-miya Yohaisho ⓘ Shimbaru-Nuyama Mounded Tomb Group ⓘ |
| containsArchaeologicalRemains |
artifacts from Japan
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artifacts from the Chinese mainland ⓘ artifacts from the Korean Peninsula ⓘ large number of ritual offerings ⓘ ritual sites with stone altars ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| governingBody |
UNESCO World Heritage Committee
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linked to:
World Heritage Committee
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| hasConservationStatus | strict protection of natural and cultural environment ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | UNESCO World Heritage Site ⓘ |
| inscriptionYear | 2017 ⓘ |
| knownFor |
ancient ritual sites
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exceptional state of preservation ⓘ restricted access ⓘ rituals related to maritime safety ⓘ strict religious taboos ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Fukuoka Prefecture
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Kyushu ⓘ |
| mainIsland | Okinoshima ⓘ |
| periodOfSignificance |
4th century CE
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5th century CE ⓘ 6th century CE ⓘ 7th century CE ⓘ |
| region | Asia-Pacific ⓘ |
| religion | Shinto ⓘ |
| represents |
continuity of Shinto ritual traditions
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interaction between ancient Japanese and continental cultures ⓘ |
| ritualRule |
nothing may be taken from the island
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purification rites required before entry ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageCriteria |
criterion (ii)
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criterion (iii) ⓘ criterion (vi) ⓘ |
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Subject: Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region Description of subject: The Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural property in Japan renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved ancient ritual sites and strict traditions of religious sanctity and restricted access.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Fukuoka Prefecture
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hasUNESCOWorldHeritageSite
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Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
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World Heritage Sites in Japan
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hasPart
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Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
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Munakata goddesses
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culturalHeritage
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linked to UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region"
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linked to: Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region