Top Things to do in Dazaifu
The 10 Best Things to Do in Dazaifu, Japan
Discover the best top things to do in Dazaifu, Japan including Dazaifu Temman-gu, Kamado Shrine, Kyushu National Museum, Komyozen-ji Temple, Dazaifu Monzen Machi, Dazaifu Government Remains, Kanzeon Temple, Dazaifu City Tourist Information Center, Tenkai Inari Shrine, Kaidan-in Temple.
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1. Dazaifu Temman-gu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
16th Century Shrine, Popular With Students Praying For Acdemci Success; Colorful Flea-market.
Reviewed By Alexander G - Singapore, Singapore
Generally a tourist spot; it is present in virtually all brochures covering Fukuoka. The place itself is a shrine to a Japanese deity of learning. Those who want to have a taste of Japanese spirituality may find this a good example of it. The grounds of the shrine itself are beautiful, with Chinese-inspired Bridges and gardens; however, as we visited in winter, there wasn't much foliage to make the scenery especially appealing. Perhaps it would be better to visit the area in times other than winter. Crowds are often present, but they are generally bearable.
2. Kamado Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By Zac C
It's around the back of Temangu Shrine. It's worth going up to see this especially if you are yearning for a little exercise. The place is quiet and devoid of tour groups. The walk up also rewards you with the best display of Sakura if you are lucky.
3. Kyushu National Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By mabei0123 - Tsukuba, Japan
Kyushu National Museum is one of the 4 National Museums in Japan (other National Museums are in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara). The permanent collection of the museum is consisted of antiquities of Kyushu and some Asian countries. There is a special exhibition, too. But, the exhibition seems to be small compared with the other National Museums. The massive architecture design of the building and the long escalator that leads to the entrance of the museum are really impressive. It takes only 5 min walk from the Dazaifu Tenmangu and it's nice to combine these two attractions in the same day.
4. Komyozen-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By Nonnapn - Manila, Philippines
I only wish the monk allowed photos of the beautiful dry landscape garden. There is a small wooden deck you can sit to look at the garden and engage in some meditation. To avoid the crowds, come around 30 minutes before closing time.
5. Dazaifu Monzen Machi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By japanfan2016 - Fukuoka, Japan
This is the approach to the Dazaifu Tenmangū, one of the three important shrines dedicated to the deified scholar, poet and politician Sugawara no Michizane (845-903). There are still a couple of old shops selling Kurume kasuri (traditional fabric), items for calligraphy, umegamochi (small cakes filled with a kind of bean paste), folk art etc. But unfortunately the rise of tourism is slowly killing the traditional character of this street. Many stores have adapted to their new mostly interactional customers. If you are able to do so, come very early in the morning.
6. Dazaifu Government Remains
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By MTRose - Montana Rose
The park is beautiful, but the gov't remains are not an attraction...there are just a few foundation stones. Go for the park though!
7. Kanzeon Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By GVancouver - Vancouver, Canada
Kanzeon-ji Temple itself is not not much to see. On its own it would not be worth the visit. However, adjacent to the Temple is a Treasure House where they have moved historic and very impressive Buddha statues that once stood in the temple grounds.
There is a small fee to view the Buddhas. You have to remove your shoes. No photos are allowed.
Kanzeon-ji is about a mile from Dazaifu station, through a quiet residential neighbourhood. No one else was visiting when we went, so don't look for tourist hordes to follow. Instead follow the signs posted by the town.
8. Dazaifu City Tourist Information Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
9. Tenkai Inari Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Kimitaka S
Tenkai Inari is located on the backyard of Dazaifu Temmangu. I went several times to Dazaifu, but this was my first time to visit this small shrine. You should go up an upward slope, but it is not very hard. It is a refreshing place. If you go to Dazaifu, don't miss this shrine.
10. Kaidan-in Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By GVancouver - Vancouver, Canada
Kanan-in Hall is adjacent to Kanzeon-ji Temple and a short walk from the Government building Ruins. It is hardly worth a visit itself but is a nice visitif you're nearby.
The grounds are very small and unkempt, but there is an attractive bell tower and gate.
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