Kanzeonji Temple is a 20-minute walk from Dazaifu Station or 15 minutes from Gojo Station. You can also take a bus from Dazaifu or Tofuromae Stations. Get off at Kanzeonji-mae bus stop (5 minutes, 100 yen, three buses per hour).
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Kanzeonji Temple
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Kanzeonji (観世音寺) is a historic temple in Dazaifu, built in 746 during the Nara Period to honor an emperor's mother. It was Kyushu's most important temple when Dazaifu was the region's administrative center. Although many buildings were lost over time, the main hall, lecture hall, and bell tower still stand. The bell tower holds the oldest bell in Japan. The temple's Treasure Hall showcases impressive wooden Buddhist statues. Nearby, the Kaidanin Hall once served as a Buddhist ordination site and remains a key historical landmark.
Hours and Fees
Kanzeonji Temple Grounds
- Opening hours
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Always open
- Closed
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No closing days
- Entrance fee
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Free
Kanzeonji Treasure Hall
- Opening hours
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9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
- Closed
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No closing days
- Entrance fee
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500 yen
Kaidanin Hall
- Opening hours
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Always open
- Closed
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No closing days
- Entrance fee
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Free
Getting there
Nearby
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1Government Office Ruins — 15-minute walkHistorical government office ruins and exhibitions
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2Komyozenji Temple — 20-minute walkBeautiful zen gardens and autumn foliage
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3Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine — 25-minute walkDedicated to a Heian period
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4Dazaifu Tenmangu Museum — 25-minute walkHistoric treasures and cultural artifacts
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5Kanko Historical Museum — 25-minute walkDioramas and exhibits about Michizane’s life
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6Kyushu National Museum — 25-minute walkModern museum with rich historical exhibits
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