Experience nature, prayer, learning and art at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

・Theme

Shrine, History, Culture, Art

・Details

• Conduct a formal visit starting from the Taiko Bridge to the Romon Gate, Main Hall, and Temporary Hall.
• Listen to stories from the shrine priest about Sugawara no Michizane and the history of Tenmangu Shrine.
• Visit the Treasure Hall and explore the Art Museum on the shrine grounds.

・Travel Designer's Comment

In the Nara period, Dazaifu was called "To-no-Mikado" and served as a significant hub for governance, diplomacy, and defense in Kyushu, interacting with China and Korea. Many poets, including Otomo no Tabito (665-731), composed poems here, some of which are included in the "Manyoshu." The era name "Reiwa" also has roots in this region.

In the Heian period, approximately 170 years after Tabito's time, a scholar and politician named Sugawara no Michizane (845-903) was exiled from Kyoto to Dazaifu and never returned. Michizane is now enshrined as the deity of Tenmangu Shrine.

The shrine’s history museum traces the life of Michizane. Currently, the main hall is being rebuilt for the first time in 125 years, and worship is conducted in a temporary hall designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Sosuke Fujimoto.

Within the shrine grounds, visitors can view a 1,500-year-old camphor tree and the legendary "Flying Plum Tree." Michizane is revered as the deity of scholarship, culture, and the arts. The Treasure Hall and Art Museum house traditional masterpieces and contemporary art.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine attracts 10 million visitors annually. Listening to the stories of the shrine priests offers a profound connection to Michizane and those who have preserved the shrine.

・Schedule (1 hours)

• Official visit and guided tour: 20 minutes
• Talk on the history of Michizane and the Tenmangu Shrine: 20 minutes
• Tea break: 20 minutes

・Fee

33,000 yen (tax included)

・Fee Includes

First-fruits offering, admission fees, tea, souvenirs

・Number of Participants

4 to 6 people

・Meeting Time and Place

Please arrive at the designated location about 10 minutes before your reservation time. The tour starts and ends at the site.

・Location

4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 818-0117

・Access

5-minute walk from Dazaifu Station on the Nishitetsu Dazaifu Line

・Website

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine | The Main Shrine of Tenmangu Shrines Nationwide

・Available Days

Reservations are accepted from Monday to Friday on weekdays.

・Options

If you wish to have lunch or explore Dazaifu City, please let us know.

・Cancellation Policy

The full fee will be charged as a cancellation fee from two days before the tour date.

・What to Bring

Nothing in particular

・Clothing

Please avoid wearing shorts or slippers.

・Payment Method

Advance payment by credit card or other methods.

・Participation Conditions

Please contact us if you require the use of a wheelchair or other assistance.

・Reservation Period

From 2 months to 7 days before the tour date.

・Disclaimer

The tour may be canceled or the content may change due to unavoidable circumstances. In case of cancellation, we will promptly process a refund.

・Other Information

There is no dedicated parking lot.
Photography is partially restricted during the experience.
Please inform us in advance if you need foreign language support.