Dazaifu Tenmangu: Shrine of the God of Learning
Founded 905, one of Japan's three major learning shrines dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane. In May 2026, its main hall completed a 3-year renovation. Over 8 million visit annually; the 30+ plum cake shops along the approach path sell them at ¥150 each.
Tips
- ·From Tenjin, Nishi-Tetsu Line ~30 min (transfer at Futsukaichi; some direct trains available)
- ·Admission free. Matcha tea at shrine cafés ¥650–700. Good luck amulets ¥1,000
- ·Five-minute walk from Nishi-Tetsu Dazaifu Station. Arriving at 9 AM allows time for breakfast on the approach path
Fukuoka itineraries
Fukuoka 5-Day Itinerary: Where to Spend the Two Days You Have Left Over
The real problem with five days in Fukuoka is not that there is too little to see. It is that the city centre is done in a day and a half. This guide splits the leftover two days four ways: Yufuin and Beppu hot springs, the Kitakyushu and Mojiko small towns, staying inside the city, or travelling with kids. It also settles where to book your four nights, when to reserve the Yufuin bus, why your JR Kyushu Pass will not work on the Shinkansen to Kokura, and how much cash to carry.
Fukuoka in 3 Days: A First-Timer's Route Through Tenjin, Dazaifu and Hakata
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