Dazaifu Tenmangu
Fukuoka & KyushuShinto shrine

Dazaifu Tenmangu

太宰府天満宮

Dazaifu Tenmangu is Kyushu's best-known Tenmangu shrine and a classic day trip from Fukuoka, celebrated for exam-success prayers, plum blossoms, and the lively approach from Dazaifu Station.

Region
Fukuoka & Kyushu
Coordinates
33.5214, 130.5353
Hours
Opens year-round from around 6:00-6:30 in the morning; closes 18:30 in winter, 19:30 in summer, and 19:00 in spring and autumn.
Admission
The shrine grounds are free to visit.
How to get there
The shrine is a short walk from Dazaifu Station; from Fukuoka Airport, buses can connect directly to the station area in about 25 minutes.
Suggested visit time
90-150 min
Best time to visit
Late January to early March is famous for plum blossoms, but the grounds remain rewarding through every season.
Official website
Official website

Highlights

  • Shrine approach from Dazaifu Station
  • Plum trees and seasonal gardens
  • Academic-success amulets
  • Easy combination with Kyushu National Museum

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Last verified: 2026-04-06

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