Dazaifu Tenmangū

The shrine complex includes numerous vermillion buildings, ancient camphor trees, and a large garden with over 6,000 plum trees spread across its grounds.

Founded in 919 by Fujiwara no Nakahira, the shrine became a center of worship for Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar and politician from the Heian period.

The shrine functions as the principal institution among 12,000 Tenmangu shrines throughout Japan, where students pray for success in their academic pursuits.

Located 30 minutes from Fukuoka city by train, the shrine opens daily without entrance fees and receives over 10 million visitors each year.

The Tobi-ume plum tree, standing to the right of the main hall, represents the legendary tree that flew from Kyoto to follow Michizane to Dazaifu.

Location: Dazaifu

Inception: 919

Founders: Fujiwara no Nakahira

Architectural style: nagare-zukuri

Website: https://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/

Part of: Three Great Tenjin Shrines, els 25 santuaris a Sugawara no Michizane

Address: 〒818-0117　福岡県太宰府市宰府4丁目7番1号

Website: https://dazaifutenmangu.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.52143,130.53500

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:20