Dazaifu Tenmangu in Fukuoka

Dazaifu Tenmangu

Fukuoka, Japan

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Shinto shrine in Dazaifu, Japan

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What is Dazaifu Tenmangu famous for?

Dazaifu Tenmangu is one of Japan's leading Shinto shrines, and the head shrine of the Tenjin faith. The shrine is quite unique in Japan as it is built on the burial site of Sugawara Michizane (845–903).

Is Kitano Tenmangu shrine worth visiting?

Kitano Tenmangu is renowned throughout Japan as a shrine dedicated to learning, but its famous plum garden, as well as its maple trees and a bustling monthly market, provide the perfect timing for a visit.

How do you get to Dazaifu Tenmangu?

Dazaifu Tenmangu is easy to access from Fukuoka City by public transport. Take the Nishitetsu Line from Nishitetsu-Fukuoka Tenjin Station to Dazaifu Station, changing at Futsukaichi. Dazaifu Tenmangu is a five-minute walk from Dazaifu Station.

How much does it cost to go to Dazaifu shrine?

A: There is no entrance fee at Dazaifu Tenmangu.

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