Fukuoka Trip Part 10 Dazaifu Tenmangu

太宰府天満宮 アイキャッチ画像

[Introduction]

I traveled to Fukuoka, in mid December. While Fukuoka has an image of gourmet town, it has also tourist spots more than I expected. In this article, I will write about Dazaifu Tenmangu as part of Day 4. As one of the most famous tourist spots in Fukuoka, I saw foreign visitors the most at Dazaifu Tenmangu in this trip.

[Visit Places (series of articles)]
* Day 1: Fly to Fukuoka with ANA
* Day 1: Ohori Park and Nakasu
* Day 1: Canal City Hakata (Illumination)
* Day 2: Marinoa City Fukuoka
* Day 2: Fukuoka City Museum and Momochi Seaside Park
* Day 2: Fukuoka Tower (Illumination)
* Day 3: Marine World Uminonakamichi
* Day 3: JR Hakata Station
* Day 3: JR Hakata Station (Illumination)
* Day 4: Dazaifu Tenmangu [This article]
* Day 4: Kyushu National Museum
* Day 4: Tenjin (Illumination)
* Day 5: Fukuoka Airport

[Travel Date]
2019.12.12-16

[Main Part]

Breakfast at ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka and Workout at Gold’s Gym Hakata Riverain

It was the fourth day of my Fukuoka trip. To begin with, I will have breakfast at ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka where I have been staying. It was a buffet-style breakfast and here is what I had today.Breakfast at ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka

After breakfast, I went to “Gold’s Gym Hakata Riverain” following the previous day. I had a workout mainly for the leg today.Gold’s Gym Hakata Riverain

Dazaifu Tenmangu

In the 4th day, I will visit Dazaifu area where “Dazaifu Tenmangu”, a famous a Shinto shrine, is located. First, I moved from Nakasu area to Tenjin area on foot.fukuoka nakasu1

fukuoka nakasu2

Then, I moved from Tenjin to Dazaifu by Nishitetsu Line.nishitetsu train

I arrived at Dazaifu station. The platform had an atmosphere of shrine.Dazaifu station

In front of the station, there was an approach leading to the shrine and it was busy with visitors.Dazaifu Tenmangu approach1

There were lots of shops along the path and I had quick bites. First, “Tenzan”, a sweets shop.Dazaifu Tenmangu tenzan1

I bought “Monaka”, a traditional Japanese confectionery.Dazaifu Tenmangu tenzan2

Dazaifu is also for “Umegae Mochi”, another traditional Japanese confectionery, and lots of shops sold it.Dazaifu Tenmangu Umegae Mochi1

I bought “Umegae Mochi”.Dazaifu Tenmangu Umegae Mochi2

The end of the approach.Dazaifu Tenmangu approach2

Now, I will go into the precincts.""

This red bridge is “Taiko-bashi bridge”.Dazaifu Tenmangu Taiko-bashi bridge

I will walk through the bridge.""

I saw not only Japanese visitors, but also lots of foreign visitors, especially from Asian countries.Dazaifu Tenmangu1

This is “Sakura-mon Gate”, which was rebuilt in 1914.Dazaifu Tenmangu2

The main shrine was located over “Sakura-mon Gate”.""

I was surprised to see a long queue for prayers.Dazaifu Tenmangu3

I joined the queue and carried out prayer.""

This main hall was originally built in 919, but was burnt down, and the current building was rebuilt in 1591.""

I came to the back side of the main hall.""

“Ema (votive horse tablets)” were devoted.Dazaifu Tenmangu ema1

In Dazaifu Tenmangu, Sugawara Michizane is honored as the god of learning, so many “Ema (votive horse tablets)” were related to praying to pass examinations for high schools or universities etc.Dazaifu Tenmangu ema2

There was also “Tenkai Inari Shrine” over there and I will visit it.""

I walked uphill.""

Finally, I reached “Tenkai Inari Shrine”.""

I will return.""

I went back to the main hall.Dazaifu Tenmangu main hall1

The main hall became more crowded, so it might be better to visit it in the early morning.Dazaifu Tenmangu main hall2

Then, I will go to another destination in Dazaifu, “Kyushu National Museum”.

[Closing]

That’s it for the article about Dazaifu Tenmangu as part of Day 4.

As one of the most famous tourist spots in Fukuoka, I saw foreign visitors the most at Dazaifu Tenmangu in this trip. The approach to the shrine had a variety of shops, so I think Dazaifu area is a good destination for an excursion from the central area of Fukuoka 🙂

In the next article, I will write about Kyushu National Museum as part of Day 4.

[Map]

1 ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka
2 Gold’s Gym Hakata Riverain
3 Dazaifu Tenmangu

[Related Link]
Fukuoka City Gide “YOKA NAVI”
Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau
Dazaifu Tenmangu

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2 Comments

  1. I just came back from Fukuoka last month. Unfortunately- I didn’t visit Dazaifu Tenmangu. Hope I will have a chance to visit Fukuoka again and I will make it at that time. Thank you for you beautiful photo and info.

    1. Hi Poonpalung Tuntipong, thank you for your comment and compliment. I hope you will a chance to revisit Japan in the future once coronavirus ends 🙂

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