Dazaifu Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

6-Day Journey to Kyushu, Japan | More Beautiful Than Anime

If you're looking for a different kind of trip to Japan🌸, I highly recommend Kyushu for the ladies! Compared to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Kyoto, this place is more like a hidden paradise! Feel the heartbeat of the earth up close🌋, travel through forests on trains🚞, experience the hot spring culture, and time seems to slow down here~ 〰️〰️〰️ 1️⃣🌟Must-visit spots in Kyushu ✅Mount Aso: The largest volcano group in Kyushu, one of the few active volcanoes you can observe up close ✅Kumamoto Castle: One of Japan's three famous castles along with Osaka Castle and Nagoya Castle, feel the breath of historical changes ✅Kusasenri: A vast grassland perfect for photography, with herds of cattle and horses roaming on the lush greenery ✅Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge: View the mountain scenery and valleys from high above, as beautiful as a painting ✅Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Fukuoka's most representative shrine, dedicated to the god of learning ✅Yufuin no Mori Tourist Train: Escape the city and enjoy the natural scenery, with a retro train running through the forest ✅Sakura no Baba Josaien: Watch local ethnic performances, visit history museums, and taste Kumamoto's special cuisine here ✅Beppu Hells: A must-visit hot spring destination, where you can see different types of hot springs 〰️〰️〰️ 2️⃣🌲6-Day Itinerary in Kyushu (🉑Customizable) D1: Nationwide - Kumamoto D2: Kumamoto Castle - Sakura no Baba Josaien - Suizenji Park - Kusasenri - Mount Aso - Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge D3: Beppu - Beppu Hells - Sea Hell - Yunotsubo Kaido - Kinrin Lake - Yufuin no Mori Tourist Train - Fukuoka Tower D4: Dazaifu - Ohori Park - Kishida Shrine - Kyushu National Museum D5: Free time in Fukuoka D6: Return trip

Dazaifu Tenmangu - Fukuoka

The Dazaifu Tenmangu is a popular destination in Fukuoka which features a shrine that is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the deity of learning, culture, and the arts. There are many shops along the path leading to the shrine, selling both souvenirs and Dazaifu local treats. One of the main treats is a rice cake mochi filled with red beans, Umegae mochi. There are also 3 museums that visitors can enjoy including the Kyushu National Museum which features different exhibitions. Depending on the time of the year, there are several festivals held at the Dazaifu shrine which showcases the long held tradition of the Dazaifu area. #Japan #Fukuoka #Dazaifu

The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

#Tokyo #Japan #Fukuoka #japanculture #Shrine #temple #beautiful #history Japan is filled with shrines, but there are a few popular and easily accessible Shrine loke this Dazaifu Temangu Shrine which is just located a short 5-8mins walk from the Dazifu station. Address: 4 Chome-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan This Shrine was said to be built to honour and dedicate to the God of learning and you be able to see the background story of the Shrine which dates back at least more than 1000AD ago. Apart from the Shrine, nearby there are also alot of traditional snack shops and souvenir shop where most tourists will flock to after the walk in the Shrine. Oh also, if you are a Starbucks fan, there is this cool looking Starbucks located near the Shrine. It was so crowded so we decided not to go inside but took a photo of the Starbucks design from the outside instead.

Shinto shrine attracts 1 million people/year

#mytripvlog One of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines ! #awesomepic #temple #shrine

6-Day Journey to Kyushu, Japan | More Beautiful Than Anime

If you're looking for a different kind of trip to Japan🌸, I highly recommend Kyushu for the ladies! Compared to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Kyoto, this place is more like a hidden paradise! Feel the heartbeat of the earth up close🌋, travel through forests on trains🚞, experience the hot spring culture, and time seems to slow down here~ 〰️〰️〰️ 1️⃣🌟Must-visit spots in Kyushu ✅Mount Aso: The largest volcano group in Kyushu, one of the few active volcanoes you can observe up close ✅Kumamoto Castle: One of Japan's three famous castles along with Osaka Castle and Nagoya Castle, feel the breath of historical changes ✅Kusasenri: A vast grassland perfect for photography, with herds of cattle and horses roaming on the lush greenery ✅Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge: View the mountain scenery and valleys from high above, as beautiful as a painting ✅Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Fukuoka's most representative shrine, dedicated to the god of learning ✅Yufuin no Mori Tourist Train: Escape the city and enjoy the natural scenery, with a retro train running through the forest ✅Sakura no Baba Josaien: Watch local ethnic performances, visit history museums, and taste Kumamoto's special cuisine here ✅Beppu Hells: A must-visit hot spring destination, where you can see different types of hot springs 〰️〰️〰️ 2️⃣🌲6-Day Itinerary in Kyushu (🉑Customizable) D1: Nationwide - Kumamoto D2: Kumamoto Castle - Sakura no Baba Josaien - Suizenji Park - Kusasenri - Mount Aso - Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge D3: Beppu - Beppu Hells - Sea Hell - Yunotsubo Kaido - Kinrin Lake - Yufuin no Mori Tourist Train - Fukuoka Tower D4: Dazaifu - Ohori Park - Kishida Shrine - Kyushu National Museum D5: Free time in Fukuoka D6: Return trip

Fukuoka Dazaifu Flower Viewing Route | Dazaifu, you really know how to enjoy the blossoms

| Dazaifu, you really know how to enjoy the blossoms. Dazaifu, you really know how to enjoy the blossoms. 🌧️I originally planned to cycle to Shiiroyama Forest Road and the Dazaifu Government Office Site, but after asking at the information center, I found out that the flowers had just started blooming, so I gave up on that plan. Although the weather wasn't great, I still saw some pretty nice cherry blossoms, and they will get even better in a few days~ - 🌸Homan Shrine Kamado Shrine The entrance was quite beautifully blooming, and there were more tourists when the bus arrived, but if you wait a while, you can take pictures without anyone in them. It was also nice during the autumn foliage season, and I've included a comparison photo. The shrine is not very big, so pay attention to the bus schedule, which is about every half hour. - 🌸Tenkai Inari Shrine I saw a full bloom of Somei Yoshino cherry trees from the bus, right by the roadside. You can take the bus from the shrine to Sugatani Station, take photos, and then walk up the stone steps past Tenkai Inari Shrine to Dazaifu Tenmangu. Before, I saw routes to the shrine that involved climbing the mountain from Tenmangu, but actually, walking this way now doesn't require a round trip, saving more energy and time. - 🌸Tenmangu Shrine So many people! I took pictures of a few trees near the Treasure Hall and the Kyushu National Museum. - 🌸Kyushu National Museum Stunning weeping cherry trees! Enter from the Tenmangu side, take the elevator to the central plaza area, and you'll see them. The museum also has a special exhibition going on right now~ - Because I have an evening flight back, I arranged this smooth route: 🚞Hakata (subway transfer to Nishitetsu or direct bus) - Dazaifu Station to store luggage - Kamado Shrine - Tenkai Inari Shrine - Tenmangu Shrine - Kyushu National Museum - stroll along the approach, 🍓 enjoy Mont Blanc sweets - take the Nishitetsu bus from Dazaifu Station to Fukuoka Airport International Terminal - The bus has many afternoon services, and the journey takes about half an hour.

Visiting Dazaifu, one must check in at the Kyushu National Museum

🌟 The Kyushu National Museum is one of the four national museums in Japan, located near the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. The museum's historical materials are rich and comprehensive, showcasing the development of Asian history and how Japanese culture has evolved in response. It focuses particularly on the period from the 8th to the 12th century, as well as the heyday of the Silk Road, all presented to visitors. 👍 The museum has four floors, with the fourth floor dedicated to the Cultural Exchange Exhibition, systematically introducing Japanese history from the Paleolithic era to the Edo period. It narrates how Japan has interacted and exchanged with the international community over the centuries, leading to the development of a unique Japanese culture, in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. The fourth floor also features an 'Ultra-High Definition Theater' with 8K resolution, offering a vivid theater experience that plays every 30 minutes. ✅ The third floor features special exhibitions that are held regularly. Here, one can view paid exhibitions such as 'Japanese Art in the Age of Exploration' and 'World Heritage Murals'. The price for each exhibition varies, and tickets to the special exhibitions grant free access to the permanent exhibits on the fourth floor. ✅ The second floor houses the office area and the collection storage, as well as the cultural property restoration facility. This floor is not open to the public and is in a closed state. ✅ The first floor has a free interactive exhibition area that introduces exhibits and national costumes from around the world, as well as art and crafts. There is also a museum souvenir section and light refreshments such as coffee and snacks are available. 🍽 Outside the museum, there is a stylishly decorated restaurant. The Italian seafood pasta and smoked salmon salad come highly recommended. If time is limited, simply enjoying the design of the building itself is a pleasure. 🚉 Transportation: It's only a 5-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. 💰 Admission: 430 yen for adults, 130 yen for children. 🕙 Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Weekends from 9:30 AM to 8 PM. Closed on Mondays. 📍 Address: 4-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Kyushu National Musuem

Address: 4 Chome-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0118, Japan. Getting there: You can take bus to the Dazaifu Station. To reach the museum from Dazaifu Station takes 10-15 minutes by foot. Highlights: The Dazaifu's Kyushu National Museum is the fourth national museum in the country. The museum building itself is a massive blue construction that resembles a sports stadium more than an exhibition space. Upon first entering the building you will surely be impressed by the spacious entrance hall. 🤩 The museum has an impressive collection of artifacts that are presented in both a creative and informative fashion. There are also a number of small theaters displaying short movies, one of which uses impressive super-high-definition technology. Opening hours: 9.30am to 5pm, closed on Monday Admission fee: 700yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Zen temple of the Rinzai sect

It is located only 5 minutes away from the main street after Dazaihu. Dazaihu is very crowded, but this place is very quiet and tidy. It has an atmosphere that can never be captured in a picture. Small one. Very peaceful, you can hear the ceremonies going on. Visit here during spring or autumn to see the best designed zen garden around. #瑞生尖沙咀酒店

Komyozenji Temple

Address: 2 Chome-16-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan. Getting there: Komyozenji Temple is located just a few steps south of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine or about a five minute walk east of Dazaifu Station. Highlights: Komyozenji is a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect of Japanese Buddhism that is located just south of Dazaifu's famous Tenmangu Shrine. The temple was founded in the middle of the Kamakura Period (1192-1333) by a disciple of the founder of Kyoto's Tofukuji Temple and belongs to the Tofukuji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. The rear garden can be viewed from the main temple building. It is larger, and incorporates a lot of plant life in addition to its stones and pebbles. The garden's moss patches, rocks and pebbles are laid out as an abstract representation of large land and water bodies. Opening hours: 9.30am to 4.30pm daily Admission fee: 500yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

This shrine is around the corner of Dazaifu’s Tenmangu. U have to pay a small entrance fee. At the inner court, u can view the backyard’s beautiful scene. U can’t go down to the yard as they want to preserve the place. But there is a deck that u can stand there to take pictures. The scene is beautiful, n it’s within easy access from Hakata Station. Instead of taking a train, we took a bus from the Hakata Bus Termjnal (right next to the JR station) n it took us 45-50min only. #GiveThanks

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6-Day Journey to Kyushu, Japan | More Beautiful Than Anime

If you're looking for a different kind of trip to Japan🌸, I highly recommend Kyushu for the ladies! Compared to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Kyoto, this place is more like a hidden paradise! Feel the heartbeat of the earth up close🌋, travel through forests on trains🚞, experience the hot spring culture, and time seems to slow down here~ 〰️〰️〰️ 1️⃣🌟Must-visit spots in Kyushu ✅Mount Aso: The largest volcano group in Kyushu, one of the few active volcanoes you can observe up close ✅Kumamoto Castle: One of Japan's three famous castles along with Osaka Castle and Nagoya Castle, feel the breath of historical changes ✅Kusasenri: A vast grassland perfect for photography, with herds of cattle and horses roaming on the lush greenery ✅Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge: View the mountain scenery and valleys from high above, as beautiful as a painting ✅Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Fukuoka's most representative shrine, dedicated to the god of learning ✅Yufuin no Mori Tourist Train: Escape the city and enjoy the natural scenery, with a retro train running through the forest ✅Sakura no Baba Josaien: Watch local ethnic performances, visit history museums, and taste Kumamoto's special cuisine here ✅Beppu Hells: A must-visit hot spring destination, where you can see different types of hot springs 〰️〰️〰️ 2️⃣🌲6-Day Itinerary in Kyushu (🉑Customizable) D1: Nationwide - Kumamoto D2: Kumamoto Castle - Sakura no Baba Josaien - Suizenji Park - Kusasenri - Mount Aso - Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge D3: Beppu - Beppu Hells - Sea Hell - Yunotsubo Kaido - Kinrin Lake - Yufuin no Mori Tourist Train - Fukuoka Tower D4: Dazaifu - Ohori Park - Kishida Shrine - Kyushu National Museum D5: Free time in Fukuoka D6: Return trip

Enjoy the scenic autumn leaves and private hot springs with Kengo Kuma in Kyushu

🍁 As autumn deepens, the 'Red Leaf Hunt' finale in Kyushu pushes this color feast to a climax. - 【Tour Highlights】 One of the largest red leaf lighting events🔮Mifuneyama Rakuen lighting One of the three major red leaf scenic spots🍁Yabakei autumn scenery One of the new three major night views🌇Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view Mobile landscape cafe🚉Coastal CAFE sightseeing train Natural healing gift♨️Unzen/Beppu Hell Hot Springs Intangible cultural heritage🎭Takachiho Night Kagura One of the three major pottery capitals of the world🎎Arita ceramics - 【Encounter on the Way】 ✅Fukuoka｜Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view, Moji Port old street, Fukuoka Tower ✅Saga｜Mifuneyama Rakuen, Arita Ceramic Park, Autumn Arita Ceramic Festival ✅Nagasaki｜CAFE train, Yushu Teien Shimei Manor, Unzen Hell Valley, Nitta Pass, Sanjuro Garden, Amakusa Dolphins ✅Oita｜Yabakei, Beppu Hell Valley, Yufuin Kinrinko Lake ✅Miyazaki｜Takachiho Kagura, Takachiho Gorge boat tour, Takachiho Shrine - 【Accommodation】 🏡Fukuoka Ritz Carlton｜Overlooking Hakata Bay and the city skyline, creating a secluded space in the bustling city 🏡Sekai Beppu｜Designed by Kengo Kuma, inspired by the dramatic hot spring street to create a joyful atmosphere 🏡Sekai Yufuin｜Designed by Kengo Kuma, placing the hot spring inn in the center of the terraced fields, creating a primitive farmhouse style 🏡Sekai Unzen｜Inspired by Nagasaki culture, blending elements of China, Japan, and the Netherlands, full of exotic charm 🏡Miyasho Takebayashi Tei｜A quiet accommodation surrounded by Mifuneyama, where the courtyard, architecture, and four seasons scenery merge into one 🏡Takachiho Inn Kamiyo｜A hot spring inn hidden in Takachiho Gorge, an excellent choice to experience authentic Japanese hospitality - 【Delicacies】 🐮Saga beef｜Famous for its delicate marble fat and deep and mellow taste 🐎Horse meat dishes｜Known as 'Sakura meat', the temperature of the tongue melts the deliciousness in the mouth 🍜Hakata Ramen｜The origin of Tonkotsu ramen, chewy noodles and rich pork bone broth make up Ichiran 🎏Yatai Village｜Japanese street food stalls, with a collection of delicacies such as oden, dumplings, and yakitori - 【Itinerary Overview】 ✴Kyushu West Line✴ 🍁D1 Red Leaf Spot｜Mifuneyama Rakuen 🍀D2 Japan Pottery Capital｜Arita Ceramic Park, Autumn Arita Ceramic Festival, Ceramic Handmade Experience 🚉D3 Kyushu Coast｜CAFE train, Yushu Teien Shimei Manor 🐬D4 Encounter Dolphins｜Amakusa Dolphins, Nitta Pass, Myoken Peak, Sanjuro Garden 🔥D5 Hell Hot Springs｜Unzen Hell Valley, Fukuoka Yatai Village 👋🏻D6 Farewell Japan｜Happy return trip ✴Kyushu East Line✴ 🎎D1 Japanese Mythology｜Takachiho Kagura 💦D2 Volcano Gorge｜Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine 🔥D3 Hell Hot Springs｜Beppu Hell Valley, Yufuin 🍁D4 Red Leaf Spot｜Hitome Hakkei, Saruhi Senbon Gorge, Keiseki Garden, Goryo Shrine, Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view 🏮D5 Century-old Time｜Moji Port old street tour, Fukuoka Yatai Village 👋🏻D6 Farewell Japan｜Happy return trip

Enjoy with colourful hot springs 🌸

#2023travelwish I had the experience of travelling to Beppu. Beppu is famous for its onsen (hot springs). Rather than bathing, there are hot springs for viewing also. And each one is formed different way and has different properties. There are 7 hot springs known as ‘Hells of beppu’. If you have time, it is recommended to visit each of them. There are also foot baths for the feet in these places. It is a great way to relax and it is recommended to take towels for your feet with you. At the same time , some places give towels to visitors. Note: You don’t have to visit all of them. However, you have to pay the entrance fee for each of them. If you buy a packet , you can pay 2000 yen (15$) one time and can visit 7 hot springs. You can take the ticket from ticketing place at the entrance of any hot spring place. As you can see with photos, this view is amazing and it deserves to be visited.

Colourful Hot Springs in Beppu

In the city of Beppu of Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, there are steaming hot springs which they call hells for viewing that are popular with tourists. Their unique appearances make the hot springs spectacular. Beppu is the second largest producer of geothermal water in the world. The different types of hell are derived from the different types of water. Umi Jigoku, or Sea Hell in Japanese, is named for its vibrant cobalt blue waters surrounded by a small Japanese garden. The blue colour is the result of sunlight hitting the water surface. The water is so hot that clouds of steam constantly obscure its surface. Another hot spring that is interesting is the Chinoike Jigoku or Blood Pond Hell, named after the vibrant red colour of the steaming hot pond due to the iron in the water. There is also a free foot bath for visitors who are tired from all the walking which comes from natural hot spring waters. This foot bath is truly a lifesaver to sit down and relax. In addition, they also sell food items boiled using the spring waters such as eggs. #fallingforfall #tripblazers