Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Kyushu National Museum

#Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine's main deity is Sugawara no Michizane, also known as "Tenjin", the god of learning, culture and art. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Japan and the head shrine of 12,000 Tenmangu Shrines across the country. As a well-known tourist destination in Fukuoka, the shrine attracts more than 10 million tourists every year. The shrine and the surrounding areas still retain their ancient charm, but the artistic style is timeless. It cooperates with artists from all over the world to hold rich and innovative art activities, blending religious spirituality and creativity, and presenting this unique community to the world. Welcome to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, a shrine of learning, culture and art with a history of more than a thousand years. 📍Address: 4-7-1 Zaifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: 06:30–19:00 #Kyushu National Museum It is the fourth national museum built in Japan after Tokyo, Nara and Kyoto. The whole museum is divided into: the largest "Cultural Exchange Exhibition Room", the irregular special exhibition "Special Exhibition Room", the Asian culture experience hall "Asia Bar", as well as Japanese restaurants, foot bath teahouses, and the "Museum Shop" where souvenirs are a must. It is close to the famous tourist attraction Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, and it can be reached in 10 minutes on foot from the shopping street. It is very suitable for walking along the old street of Omotesando after exiting the station, passing Tenmangu Shrine and then heading towards the "Kyushu National Museum". 📍Address: 7-2 Ishizaka 4-chome, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 09:30–17:00 (closed on Mondays)