Dazaifu Tenmangu

FUKUOKA CULTURE

The shrine was built here upon the passing of Sugawara Michizane, known as the God of literature and once a high-ranking government official who was exiled to Dazaifu. The main shrine was erected over his grave, with the current main shrine (an important cultural property) rebuilt in 1591. The shrine is host to camphor and plum trees, as well as Japanese iris that bloom and offer fragrances for every season. There are many Shinto rituals and festivals during the year, such as the Usokae and Oni Sube (fire festival) in the New Year, Kyokusui no en poetry in the spring, and the Jinkoushiki god procession in the fall.
*The main shrine of Dazaifu Tenmangu is currently undergoing the first renovations in 124 years, so a special temporary shrine has been erected.

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STUDY & ART

More Information about Dazaifu Tenmangu

Street address: 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu City
About FUKUOKA

Access

5 minutes on foot from (Nishitetsu Line) Omuta Dazaifu Station

Opening Hours: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm (Varies by season)
More information

Closed

Website: https://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/en/

Best season: Feb., Mar.

Point: Sugawara Michizane (Tenjin) is enshrined as the deity of the shrine and is venerated as the god of scholarship and the god of literature.
Furthermore, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine has become deeply connected to literature, entertainment, and art, through the dedication of waka, renga, kabuki, and painting.

update: Feb.3.2026