Dazaifu Tenmangu Plum Blossoms
Thousands of plum trees bloom in the grounds of Tenmangu, shrine of the god of learning.
- Area
- Fukuoka · Dazaifu
- When
- Early February – early March
- Location
- Dazaifu Tenmangu
More places nearby
Dazaifu Tenmangu
A shrine to the god of learning. Be sure to try umegae mochi (plum-blossom rice cakes) along the approach.
Kyushu National Museum
A museum about Kyushu's history of exchange with Asia, in a striking wave-shaped glass building.
Komyozen-ji Temple
A Zen temple with beautiful moss and white-gravel rock gardens, especially busy in autumn-leaf season.
Kamado Shrine
A shrine at the foot of a mountain known for bringing good relationships, and a fine autumn-leaf spot.
Nanzo-in Reclining Buddha
A temple with a giant bronze reclining Buddha, 41 m long.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Approach
A street of souvenir and sweets shops from the station to Tenmangu.
Hakata Dontaku
A Golden Week festival with parades and stage shows all over the city.
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
A festival where teams race through the city carrying floats; the climax is the dawn 'Oiyama' race on the last day.