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Dazaifu Tenmangu
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine · 太宰府天満宮
Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu for shrine grounds with large trees and shops along the approach. The shrine honours the deity of learning and is reached on foot from Dazaifu Station. Browse the approach's shops before or after your shrine visit.
Visitor information
Address
〒818-0117 福岡県太宰府市宰府4-7-1
4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan
Location on the mapAdmission
Visits to the shrine grounds and main sanctuary are free. The shrine museum and nearby facilities charge separately.
Opening hours
The shrine is open for visits year-round. It opens at 06:00 from the spring equinox and 06:30 from the autumn equinox. Closing times are 18:30 in December–March, 19:30 in June–August and 19:00 in April–May and September–November. The shrine museum opens 09:00–16:30, with last admission at 16:00.
What to see at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
The shrine approach and grounds
Browse the shops along the approach as you walk from Dazaifu Station. At the shrine, visit the sanctuary and explore the grounds with their large trees. Allow longer if you also want a meal or shopping.
Shrine approach from the station Dazaifu Tenmangu: official Korean FAQ
How to get to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
From Hakata, take the subway to Tenjin and walk to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin). Check whether your Dazaifu train is direct or requires a transfer at Futsukaichi before boarding. Get off at Dazaifu and walk along the approach to the shrine.
Before you visit
Allow at least half a day for the return journey and visit
Dazaifu Tenmangu is in Dazaifu City, outside Fukuoka City. Allow at least half a day for return train journeys and a walk along the shrine approach. Check your train and any transfers in the timetable for your travel date.
Dazaifu: official access and transfers Nishitetsu railway timetable and fare search
Plan museum time separately from the shrine visit
Last admission to the shrine museum is 16:00. If visiting it, allow time for both the shrine and museum. Check official notices for temporary opening times or events on your date.
Questions about Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Can I visit Dazaifu Tenmangu and Kyushu National Museum together?
Yes. A connecting tunnel leads from the shrine approach to Kyushu National Museum. Allow time for the museum after the shrine. Its admission and hours are separate; check closures and conditions for your chosen exhibition on your visit date.
Kyushu National Museum: official shrine-approach and tunnel access Kyushu National Museum: hours and Cultural Exchange Exhibition admission Dazaifu Tenmangu: official Korean FAQ
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