Dazaifu, Historical administrative center in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Dazaifu extends across 29.60 square kilometers of central Fukuoka Prefecture, surrounded by Mount Shioji, Mount Homan, and Mount Tenbai, with the Mikasa River flowing through.
The city emerged as a fortified site in 663 AD and functioned as the administrative headquarters for the entire Kyushu region, managing diplomatic relations with China and Korea.
The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to scholar Sugawara no Michizane, contains 6,000 plum trees and receives numerous students seeking academic success.
Visitors can reach Dazaifu from downtown Fukuoka in 30 minutes via the Nishitetsu Line, transferring at Futsukaichi station to arrive at Dazaifu station.
The Kyushu National Museum, which opened in 2005, presents exhibitions that demonstrate the historical connections between Kyushu island and continental Asia.
Location: Fukuoka Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1982
Shares border with: Chikushino, Onojo, Umi
Website: https://city.dazaifu.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.51286,130.52375
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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Dazaifu Gakkōin Site
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Artifacts Unearthed at Miyajidake Mounded Tomb
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Kanzeon-ji Temple Bell
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