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

Tochigi Soccer Club INTL @tsc_intl - 2019-04-02: TSC won 4, drew 3, and lost 8 against Avispa Fukuoka, the next opponent. Both teams would possibly change their sta… https://t.co/B6VljY9JIe
Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2019-04-01: A Shinto ritual of calabash burning to ward off evil at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, happening today Apr. 1… https://t.co/iYr2An24n5
Youdai @tatsuzim - 2019-03-30: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine was build in 919.

So long history in Fukuoka.

#DazaifuTenmanguShrine #Fukuoka #Japan https://t.co/K6qa2zZ4rK
Astroboy @astroboyisgay - 2019-03-29: At Dazaifu-Tenmangu shrine, there was an orange tree. We did jump shots. Expectation Vs. Reality! Hahaha! I wounded… https://t.co/vsbbfEYwdr
Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2019-03-29: A Shinto ritual at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine for cleansing evil for the year - Apr. 1 https://t.co/vkKuiYGtqc #fukuoka https://t.co/TJzknauBrP
Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2019-03-29: Happening tomorrow - clothing, food and lifestyle goods based on the theme “thought” at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine… https://t.co/uBxJIOnM4Q
daikitravel @MrD00947656 - 2019-03-29: This is one of the most famous shrine that Michizane Sugawara is enshrined in and also famous for deity of scholar… https://t.co/CEIUHKDe19
Hiroki Haraguchi @hiroki_2016 - 2019-03-22: Yesterday, I went to Dazaihu Tenmanguu. Dazaifu Tenmangu is a shrine which has deep association with a courtier-sch… https://t.co/RgcKAMItBX
Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2019-03-18: Clothing, food and lifestyle goods based on the theme “thought” at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine https://t.co/48nMlYrvkf… https://t.co/eYqkxGieJR
KyleWaffles @KyleWaffles - 2019-03-17: Went to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine today and was able to get a really great fortune! Being around real friends can cha… https://t.co/0qGTgyP9rm
Gen Japan @GenJapan - 2019-03-14: I've just posted a new blog: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and plum blossoms https://t.co/j05Uf1a5Nn
Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2019-03-10: Clothing, food and lifestyle goods based on the theme “thought” at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine https://t.co/48nMlYrvkf… https://t.co/tmncH8Ozw2
Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2019-03-10: Enjoy sipping umeshu (plum wine) amongst ume (plum blossoms) in bloom at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine… https://t.co/nSirVGD1hi
Mar @marty69jp - 2019-03-09: ⛩ Visit to a Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. That Plum blossoms bloomed very beautifully. https://t.co/SiV3kYx5xP
myfukuoka.com @myfukuoka - 2019-03-07: Japan Umeshu Festa in Fukuoka 2019 will be hold on Mach 15-18 at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. You can taste and buy ove… https://t.co/LlBJpWOSjk
Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2019-03-04: Discover the world of umeshu (plum wine) amongst ume (plum blossoms) in bloom at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine… https://t.co/GyVGR2Upzj
Si & Moo @KyushuJourneys - 2019-02-24: Dazaifu Tenmangu Ume (plum) festival. TOMORROW only (Feb 25: 11 to 12AM), free entry. Enjoy this historic and tradi… https://t.co/4E3ACHwDZm
AsiaOne @asiaonecom - 2019-02-22: Sakura season in Japan was forecasted to start from mid-March this year.

But Japan’s famed cherry blossoms alread… https://t.co/hlizLd3IiC
Unagi Travel @unagitravel - 2019-02-21: Where are we now? You guys can take off your Hakata Niwaka Masks. Arrived at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
Among the hu… https://t.co/zd3gwZ6749
𝕌𝕟𝕒𝕘𝕚 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝 @unagitravel - 2019-02-21: Where are we now? You guys can take off your Hakata Niwaka Masks. Arrived at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
Among the hu… https://t.co/zd3gwZ6749
News247WorldPress @News247WorldPre - 2019-02-15: Prime Minister Abe received a courtesy call from members of the “Plum Mission” of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine at the Pr… https://t.co/EzmQcUf8df
PM's Office of Japan @JPN_PMO - 2019-02-15: Prime Minister Abe received a courtesy call from members of the “Plum Mission” of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine at the Pr… https://t.co/AXd7203xEF
Ceece @aotofu - 2019-01-20: We went to Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine in Fukuoka. The plums we're just starting to bloom. Last was basically an real-l… https://t.co/ixdTHI6V9t
ひんぼう @minminbou - 2019-01-13: Dazaifu Tenmangu, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan is a shrine built on the site of the grave of Michizane, who… https://t.co/ROsbq8ByL1
Ulens_14 @syailendra141 - 2019-01-11: I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/UOcdGNpDhS Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
riznyan @riz_nyan - 2019-01-01: I went to Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine this morning.
I won daikichi!!
I want to make 2019 happy for all over the world!!… https://t.co/8wzXV56CEs
Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2018-12-29: On Dec. 31 purify yourself for the New Year with Oharae at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine https://t.co/U8ZC1aFcCV #fukuoka… https://t.co/nN0rAl5Cvz
大往生 @AweOfShe - 2018-12-29: @Pyrofrost Yeah. New Years is pretty much celebrated 3 days as far as I know. I usually don't go to the shrine til… https://t.co/zFhFgMwyo2
大往生 @AweOfShe - 2018-12-29: @Pyrofrost Yeah. New Years is pretty much celebrated 3 days as far as I know. I usually don't go to the shrine til… https://t.co/zFhFgMwyo2
1000 Jutsu @HokutoAndy - 2018-12-25: Michizane became deified as a kami of literature (and exams) after his death in exile and lightning revenge, the ma… https://t.co/THzqiAw88s