What other travelers are saying about Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Pretty interesting shrine with lots of places to explore. The garden on the front overhang at one of the main buildings is a must-see. Not too crowded on a Monday but not nearly empty either. Many foreign tourists go there and it's easy to get to by bus from Hakata station. There's a guy there with a monkey and they do a kind of amateur show. Amusing but not exactly a highlight to me. Wear comfortable walking shoes as the grounds are fairly extensive
Lovely day trip out of Fukuoka City! Beautifully maintained shrine with quaint shops that you can peruse, leading up to the shrine gates itself. Amulets here are also quite unique. Be warned though: it's a popular tourist spot for locals and foreigners alike, so do come early to beat the crowd!
A great half-day trip just a short train ride from Fukuoka City. We went super early, around 6 AM, so it was really quiet and none of the stores were open yet. We spent a good two to three hours walking around the temple grounds and hiking up to the Inari Shrine. It’ll be amazing during the spring because of the plum blossoms!
There's a local train for Dazaifu. From the station, you'll see the Station Square, turn right to the shopping street. This will lead to temples, gardens, ponds and bridges.
There were signs leading to the Rainbow Tunnel for the Kyushu National Museum.
Overall, a very nice stroll, especially on fine weather. Many souvenirs and snack shops along the street. There were also sit-down restos. Most cafes were full tho, esp Starbucks.
Amazing experience to walk through the temple and stroll through the shops outside. Would recommend bringing an umbrella for shades and put on some sunscreen on a sunny day! Otherwise it’s raining so an umbrella is always a great choice. Bring some coins to pray and make some wishes outside the flower pond and inside the temple. Lucky charms were 1,500 yen and if you want to make a wish, they are available for 6,000 yen but not sure how it works 🫥 there is also a museum for a small fee of 500 yen that shows some modern collaboration of artists. Interesting for a half day tour - get a guide to get a full experience and be aware of mosquitoes!
