What are the opening hours of Main Hall?

6:00 to 19:00 (April and May) 6:00 to 19:30 (June to August) 6:00 to 19:00 (early to mid September) 6:30 to 19:00 (late September to November) 6:30 to 18:30 (December to mid March) 6:00 to 18:30 (late March)

What are the opening hours of Dazaifu Tenmangu Museum?

9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)

What are the closing days of Dazaifu Tenmangu Museum?

Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday)

What is the admission price for Dazaifu Tenmangu Museum?

500 yen (Dazaifu Tenmangu Museum only) 1000 yen (also including Kanko Historical Museum and Kyushu National Museum)

What are the opening hours of Kanko Historical Museum?

9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)

What is the admission price for Kanko Historical Museum?

200 yen (Kanko Historical Museum only) 1000 yen (also including Dazaifu Tenmangu Museum and National Museum)

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (太宰府天満宮, Dazaifu Tenmangū) is one of Japan's most significant Tenmangu Shrines, dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a renowned scholar and statesman from the Heian Period. Revered as the deity of education, Michizane is especially honored by students hoping for academic success. The shrine is built on the site of his grave and is known for its serene beauty, including a heart-shaped pond symbolizing the past, present, and future, crossed by picturesque arched bridges. Its expansive grounds are home to over 6,000 plum trees, including the famous tobiume, which blooms every spring, attracting visitors from around the world.

A visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu offers a deep dive into Japan’s cultural and academic history. The main hall, constructed in 1591, provides a glimpse into the shrine’s long-standing significance, while the museums on-site showcase artifacts related to Michizane's life and legacy. Visitors are also treated to a vibrant approach to the shrine, lined with shops offering local delicacies and charms. For those passionate about history and culture, Dazaifu Tenmangu is seamlessly connected to the Kyushu National Museum, making it a must-see destination for anyone exploring the region.

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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a 5-minute walk east of Dazaifu Station. Alternatively, you can take a 1-minute bus ride (100 yen) and get off at the Miya-mae stop.