Dazaifu is a town next to the south of Fukuoka in which Tenmangu Shine is located. It is visited by worshipers from January through December every year. A famous scholar called Sugawara Michizane passed away here in the 9th century. He is worshiped as the God of Learning by the people of later generations. Michizane was a minister of that government but was dismissed and demoted to the Dazaifu, the local government office, and then died there. Visitors are fascinated by the magnificent red gate, hall and garden. One of its features is the large number plum trees. Tenman-gu Shrine is full of tourists of the flower viewing at the time of the spring plum. Kyushu National Museum is next to it and its exhibits prove the cultural connection between Kyushu and Asian mainland.
Access and Getting Around
Close to Fukuoka, it is accessible by bus or through a private railroad line from Fukuoka, direct buses are also available from Fukuoka Intl Airport.
30 minutes from Nishitetsu-Tenjin Station in Fukuoka via Futsukaichi Station with many trains, get off at Dazaifu Station.
45 minutes from Hakata Station in Fukuoka, 30 minutes from Fukuoka International Airport with 18 buses per day.
30 minutes from Hakata Station.
-Temples
The Temple was built in 746, only two halls still remain,but the Japanese oldest bell is kept there and huge Buddha Statues of five meters high are especially symbolic.It is worth seeing though fee is charged....
-Temples
Kanzeon-ji Temple was built in 746, only two halls still remain,but the Japanese oldest bell is kept there and huge Buddha Statues of five meters high are especially symbolic.It is worth seeing though fee is charged....
-Historic Sites
The Site was set up in the Michizane Era, and there is only one monument though,it is a vast square with beautiful lawn grasses....