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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane and is the head shrine of 10,000 Tenjin Shrines across Japan.

Hall principal Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin

Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple

Not far from the artists' studios of Itoshima is the Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Buddhist temple, which has a few surprises in store for you!

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

30 minutes from Fukuoka, the small town of Dazaifu is famous for its shrine, dedicated to the divine figure of literature and examinations: the poet Tenjin.

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Nanzoin Temple

Nanzoin Temple in Fukuoka is home to a huge statue of the Reclining Buddha (Nehanzo) which claims to be the largest bronze statue in the world.

Umi Hachimangu Shrine

Umi Hachimangu Shrine: Umi Hachimangu Shrine near Fukuoka is known for the legend of Ojin, Hachiman as well as its ancient camphor trees.

Shofukuji Temple Hakata

Shofukuji Temple: Shofukuji Temple in Fukuoka (Hakata) is the oldest Zen temple in Japan founded by the priest Eisai in 1195.

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Kushida Shrine Hakata

Kushida Shrine: read a guide to Kushida Shrine in Hakata, Fukuoka which was founded in 757 when Kyushu was the main arrival and departure point for Asia.

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Komyozenji Temple Daizaifu

Komyozenji Temple: read a guide to Komyozenji Temple in Dazaifu near Fukuoka famous for its two Zen stone gardens, considered the best gardens in Japan.

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Dazaifu Guide

Dazaifu guide: read a Japan travel guide to Dazaifu near Fukuoka famous for its ancient temples and shrines and the Kyushu National Museum.