Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Information

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine was established in 905 to deify Michizane Sugawara, a great scholar of Chinese literature who demoted and transferred from Kyoto to Dazaifu then died here in 901, as the "guardian god of learning." And because of that, many students visit here to pray for their success on exams. The shrine is also a popular place for Hatsumode (New Year's visit), and over 2 million people visit here every year.
The grounds are planted with 6,000 Japanese plum trees which bloom from late January to March. Treasure Hall also in the grounds has a small but very fine collection of artifacts.

Opening Hours

6:00 - 19:00 (in spring, autumn)
6:00 - 20:00 (in summer)
6:30 - 19:00 (in winter)

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

Admission Free

Access / Public Transport

5 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station on the Nishitetsu Dazaifu Line

Address / Location

4-7-1, Saifu, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka, 818-0117

Tweets

JCIE @JCIE_org - 2018-12-10: In #Fukuoka, our delegation of young American political leaders enjoyed a glimpse of the modern—a tour of the seism… https://t.co/D5zVACP2Yh
Temple of Japan @JPNTemple - 2018-12-01: Dazaifu Tenmangu:Shrine in Dazaifu of Fukuoka. It is one of the shrine to worship the Michizane Sugawara. https://t.co/7AIY8N8HR1
Terri Nakamura @terrinakamura - 2018-11-23: ‘Future Flowers’ Blossom in a Digital Collaboration Presented at Japan’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine… https://t.co/fJN757Poew
Joe Hefferon @HefferonJoe - 2018-10-20: Chapter 419: Entering Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine https://t.co/XftB97cTGJ via @theflyingtofubl
とうふ Tofu @FlyingTofuBlog - 2018-10-20: Chapter 419: Entering Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine https://t.co/9mOL1Mwxoh https://t.co/krpFMN5cbN
yopi @yochriste - 2018-10-11: @harumarch99 @destandriyani DESTA, DAZAIFU tenmangu is a very famous shrine that all Japanese learn in school!! Thi… https://t.co/prdQELl9V3
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つ_る_ぎ_ _みにらぁ太郎 @tit_no_ip_org - 2018-10-02: @thmkraus Fukuoka
The most famous sightseeing spot in Fukuoka is Dazaifu Tenmangu.
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Mikaera Desu (ミカエラ) @ciaela - 2018-10-01: Shinkoshiki Taisai is an autumn festival that occurs every year from September 21 to 25 at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine!… https://t.co/THSn0xixh3
1PPE1🇯🇵 @1PPE1_Official - 2018-09-17: THE KANEKOS TRIP to KYUSHU ⛩🏟🍜🏝
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Atin Nuryadin @a10nuryadin - 2018-09-14: This is Fukuoka, welcoming my first coming with water drops ⛈

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Micaela Desu (ミカエラ) @ciaela - 2018-08-05: Shrine Vibes at Dazaifu Tenmangu. In the August humidity, the lush greenery surrounding this sacred ground gives it… https://t.co/eag4fTE85y
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Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2018-07-23: Put on your yukata and join the festivities at the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Summer Tenjin Festival, starting tomorro… https://t.co/Bg78LIZLB8
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☀Wendy Tokunaga☀ @Wendy_Tokunaga - 2018-07-14: Ancient Shinto shrine hosts contemporary art exhibitions in Japan: https://t.co/8wI2WSKbxP https://t.co/YT1JuiOT44