Jan 30, 2012

Dazaifu Tenmangu - Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture

About 5 minutes walk from Dazaifu Nishitetsu.

This shrine is dedicated to Michizane Sugawara. Known as the god of learning.

Approach is in front of the station.
"Umegae Mochi" is famous sweets in this area.







Jan 26, 2012

Kyushu National Museum - Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture

About 10 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station Nishitetsu.

The entrance of Museum in the precincts of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Go through the precincts of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, and reach for this entry. There is also a separate entrance through the front of Komyozenji Temple.







Jan 23, 2012

The remains of Dazaifu government - Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture

About 30 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station Nishitetsu.
About 15 minutes walk from Tofuromae Station Nishitetsu.
Get off at "Dazaifu Seichoato" bus stop.

Also called as "the remains of Tofuro".

Dazaifu Exhibition Hall
There is adjacent to the east of the remains of Dazaifu government, and is exhibited some of the remains.







Jan 19, 2012

Jingosan Komyozenji Temple - Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture

About 5 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station Nishitetsu.

Was built in the late 13th century. Is located near Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

Front of the gate
Aka "Green moss temple" is also called. Famous dry landscape garden and rock garden.







Jan 16, 2012

Kanzeonji Temple - Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture

About 25 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station Nishitetsu.
About 10 minutes walk from Gojo Station Nishitetsu.
Get off at "Kanzeonji Mae" bus stop.

There are close to historic sites such as the remains of Dazaifu government.

Entrance
Kanzeonji Temple appeared in "The Tale of Genji" (The Tale of Genji - Wikipedia) slightly. Was built beginning in the late seventh century, was completed in AD 746.
It was one of three major Kaidan (Kaidan-in - Wikipedia) in Japan, together Todaiji Temple in Nara and Yakushiji Temple in Shimotsuke (Tochigi Prefecture).






Jan 13, 2012

Facilities available when you want to travel.

Tips so limited by train or bus travel, for your convenience.


Most of the stations and the airport tourist information office is always there.
Visiting the region and around the station can be heard here.