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Dazaifu Tenmangu

Now a small city just outside of Fukuoka, Dazaifu used to be the administrative center of Kyushu from around the 8th to the 12th century. The most famous among Dazaifu's historic sights is the Dazaifu Tenmangu, the first of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Tenjin across Japan.

Attractions
Komyozenji Temple (2) Temple with a beautiful Zen garden.
Tenmangu Shrine (1) The first shrine dedicated to Tenjin.
Kanzeonji Temple (3) The former center of Buddhism in Kyushu.
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How to get to Dazaifu
Dazaifu can be reached in less than 30 train minutes from Fukuoka.

From Tenjin Station in central Fukuoka (also known as Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station), take a Nishitetsu limited express to Futsukaichi Station (12 minutes) and transfer to the Dazaifu Line to Dazaifu Station (5 minutes). Limited express trains leave Tenjin Station every 30 minutes. The one way trip costs 390 Yen.

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