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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Travel Guide - Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

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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 HoursOpening Hours

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

ClosedClosed

  • No closing days

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • Admission Free

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 5 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station on the Nishitetsu Dazaifu Line

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 4-7-1, Saifu, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka, 818-0117
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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
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riznyan @riz_nyan - 2019-01-01
I went to Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine this morning.
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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
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
Eléna 🥐 @eshlena_ - 2018-12-19
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Fukuoka Now @FukuokaNow - 2018-12-19
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Melvin @TravelDudes - 2018-12-15
The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine ranks among the most important in Japan alongside the better known Kitano Tenmangu in K… https://t.co/nHihb7aYZG
JCIE @JCIE_org - 2018-12-10
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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
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Joe Hefferon @HefferonJoe - 2018-10-20
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とうふ Tofu @FlyingTofuBlog - 2018-10-20
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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
One Day In Japan 🌸 @OneDayInJapan - 2018-10-04
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Lil Colt Razor @Ant1Pixel - 2018-10-03
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