Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu Tenmangu is widely revered as a deity of scholarship and cultural arts, attracting many worshippers from both Japan and abroad. The grounds are lined with restaurants and souvenir shops, creating a lively atmosphere. Even today, it remains a site of worship for learning, culture, arts, and protection from misfortune, hosting numerous religious ceremonies and events against the backdrop of over 1,100 years of history.
Dazaifu Tenmangu stands as an important sacred site where the reverence for Sugawara no Michizane extends beyond scholars and politicians to a broad audience, continuing to be loved by many as a center of faith in learning, culture, sincerity, and protection from misfortune.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
- Location
- 〒818-0117 4-7-1 Zaihu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- About a 5-minute walk from Nishitetsu "Dazaifu Station."
Approximately 20 minutes from the Kyushu Expressway "Dazaifu IC" and "Chikushino IC." - Parking
- There is a nearby paid parking lot available.
- Business Hours
- 【Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Opening Hours】
6:30 AM to 7:00 PM (varies by season and facility)
*New Year's Opening and Closing Hours (December 31 to January 4)*
On December 31, the shrine opens at 6:30 AM, and during the first three days of the New Year, it is open 24 hours.
On the night of January 4, closing times may vary based on the number of visitors.
*Prayer requests are accepted from around 8:45 AM to around 5:00 PM.*
【Treasure Hall and Sugawara no Michizane Historical Museum】
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM) - Fees
- 【Treasures Hall】
Adults: 500 yen
University and high school students: 200 yen
Middle and elementary school students: 100 yen
【Sugako Historical Museum】
Adults: 200 yen
University and high school students: 150 yen
Middle and elementary school students: 100 yen - Contact Information
- Phone Number：092-922-8225
- Official Website
Map
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