Sightseeing - Go to Dazaifu
If you visit Dazaifu, visit here too!! Recommended area for strolling where you can feel the eternal history.
December 14, 2017 16:00
■Kyushu National Museum
Amazed by the building, moved by the exhibit. “Kyushu National Museum”
A lot of wood is used in this building giving a warm atmosphere. Lumber from thinning in Kyushu is used for this building.
When you go through the long escalator leading from Tenmangu and tunnel, you will be amazed by the curving form of the roof and the beauty of the glass wall reflecting the green of the trees. Information leaflet, explanation of the exhibit, and sound guide is available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.
●Address:4 Chome-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka
●Open on:Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 to 17:00 (Last admission at 16:30), Friday and Saturday from 9:30 to 20:00 (Last admission at 19:30)
●Closed on:Monday and New Year Holiday (If Monday is a holiday, the following day will be closed.)
●Admission: 430 yen for general, 130 yen for university students, students and people younger than 18 or older than 70 years old are free. (Please show us a document that prove your age.)
※Special exhibit has separate fee.
●URL:
http://www.kyuhaku.com/(Multi-language)
■ Dazaifu Amusement Park
Retro style amusement park surrounded by green nature “Dazaifu Yuenchi”
“Dazaifu Yuenchi” is a rare amusement that is located in the shrine (Dazaifu Tenmangu).
●Address:4 Chome-7-8 Saifu, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka
●TEL:092-922-3551
●Hours:Weekdays 10:30 to 16:30, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 10:00 to 17:00
●Closed day: Irregular
Admission: 400 yen for children (3 years old to elementary school students), 500 yen for adults (junior high school students or older), 400 yen for seniors (65 years old or older)
※Rides are charged separately.
■ Kamado Shrine
Come to Kamado Shrine to pray for good match in your life!!
This shrine has been worshipped as a match making shrine for a long time. It is great not only for couples, but also bring good encounter with family, friends, jobs, and nature.
●Address:883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka
●TEL:092-922-4106
●Gate opens :9:00 to 17:00
●Access: Near “Uchiyama” stop on Mahoroba-go bus
■ Kanzeonji Temple
“Kanzenonji Temple” is known for its oldest temple bell in Japan.
The auditorium and main hall built in early Edo period (cultural properties designated by the prefecture) is still standing. The oldest temple bell in Japan (National Treasure) located in the temple is very famous.
●Address:5 Chome-6-1 Kanzeonji, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka
●TEL:092-922-1811
<Kanzeonji Houzou>
●Hours:9:00 to 17:00(Last admission at 16:30)
●Closed day: None
●Admission 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school and college students, 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students
●Access: Near “Kanzeonji” stop on Mohoroba-go bus
■Dazaifu Government Official Mark
“Dazaifu Government Official Mark” is where the center of Kyushu in Nara and Heian period was located.
“Dazaifu governmental building” was responsible for the government, economy, foreign policies, and military in Kyushu during Nara and Heian period.
●Address:Kanzeonji, Dazaifu, Fukuoka
●Access: Near “Dazaifu Seicho Ato” stop on Mahoroba-go bus
【Access to each area】
■Mahoroba-go
●Fare 100 yen per ride, 300 yen for one day pass (with discount coupons to some facilities)
※Not operated on January 1st through 3rd due to heavy traffic.
※Some route may not be operated due heavy traffic on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays in January, February, and March. (Refer to the website)
■Bicycle rental
●Hours:9:00 to 17:00
●Rental fee :500 yen per day (electric assist bike is 800yen per day)
※Rental bicycle may be closed during New Year Holiday.
●Contact:Nishitestu Futukaichi Station
●TEL:092-922-2024
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