To Fukuoka's popular tourist destination "Dazaifu"! Enjoy worshiping and walking along the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine ♪

Hello! I 'm Fukuoka Tower sky attendant. Introducing this time is Dazaifu, a tourist destination that represents Fukuoka. Many people come to Fukuoka Tower for sightseeing from outside the prefecture, but there are also many who are considering a travel plan together with Dazaifu.

In this study, the main spot of Dazaifu, introduce souvenirs spot recommended by ♪ Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine attractions and the approach that we have been enjoying a stroll with the Futa around the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Please use it as a reference for sightseeing in Fukuoka.

From Fukuoka Tower to Dazaifu is a sense of distance that you can feel free to ACCESS and about 35 minutes via the city high speed if the car. We also recommend ACCESS by train as well as by car. Take a bus from Fukuoka Tower to Tenjin. It takes about 35 minutes by Nishitetsu train to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station or Ara Dazaifu. It is a tourist destination that is surprisingly familiar.

Futa kun and I also went to Dazaifu Station ♪ The station building has a taste. Immediately from here, it is the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

The 400m approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is lined with more than 80 shops such as souvenir shops and sweets shops, perfect for souvenir Shopping and eating out.

There are also many "Umegae Mochi" shops that represent Dazaifu! There is also a shop where you can see how the roasting is done through the glass, so you can't wait to see it. The style of fragrant and chewy dough and plenty of bean paste is the same in all shops, but there are differences in the degree of baking and the sweetness of bean paste, so it seems fun to compare and find your favorite shop. ..

After adding power with Umegae Mochi, head to the long-awaited Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, who is known as the god of study. It's a mecca for students! When you pass through the torii gate, the first thing you will see is the "Gagyu". It is also called a "naked cow", and it is believed that stroking the part of the image of the cow that is the same as the part of the body that you want to heal will improve the disease. Immediately, Futa kun also strokes ヾ (・ ω ・ *)

Next up are the three bridges of "Taikobashi," "Hirabashi," and "Taikobashi." The three bridges represent the past, present, and future, and crossing the bridges and walking on the water will cleanse the mind and body before worshiping. Many people took a commemorative photo at a very beautiful bridge ♪

After crossing, passing through the magnificent tower gate ...

Arrived at the main shrine!

Although it was burnt down several times in its long history, the current main shrine built by Takakage Kobayakawa in 1591 is an important cultural property of the country. It is more than 400 years old, but you can see that it is a very luxurious building.

After worshiping, you can receive amulets and write votive tablets. Try your luck with a fortune!

In addition to this, there are many attractions in the precincts of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine! If you have time, please take your time to visit the "Kakusui no Niwa" where the "Kakusui no Utage" that reproduces the Miyanaka event is held every March, and the "Treasure Hall" where you can find valuable materials.

If you would like a map of the precincts or a free Guide, go to the information center near the entrance to the precincts. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine original goods are also sold here, so it is recommended to stop by after worshiping. There are also notebooks and ballpoint pens, which are perfect as souvenirs for students ◎

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

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

By car from Fukuoka Tower, about 35 minutes via Fukuoka Urban Expressway Loop Line

After worshiping, you can go Shopping for souvenirs ♪ Of course, you can go around the shops on the approach road, but there are also fashionable cafes and cute general stores on the Kotorii Shoji, which is just off the approach road, so bears. Let's take a walk without. The recommended shop is "Kyushu Voice"

Kyushu Voice is a store that sells special products such as food and goods from all over Kyushu. The owner is only a designer, and not only the quality but also the package design is fashionable!

This is a product of a miso shop in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which was founded in 1918. Miso with various flavors such as moromi yuzu pepper and curry cheese is pouched. You can dip it in vegetables instead of dressing, or use it as a seasoning when frying meat. The packaging is also colorful and cute, so it looks like a souvenir!

There are many other products that interest you. Some of the products are so fascinated that neighbors come to buy them for everyday use. If you want to get a nice souvenir, please visit ^^

Kyushu Voice 3-4-45 Saifu, Dazaifu City

A very satisfying trip to Dazaifu, visiting and buying souvenirs. Actually, this is not the end. You can still enjoy walking around Dazaifu, and in the second half, you will visit the Kyushu National Museum and a shrine full of topics. Please look forward to it!