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Dazaifu Tenmangu Extends New Year Visits Until Spring
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine announced an extended period to accept new year visits. To ensure safety from the new coronavirus infections, the shrine will offer new year prayers and goo...
Tiny Frogs Registered as Citizens’ Assets in Dazaifu
On October 14, Dazaifu City appointed tiny toads as citizens’ assets. The frogs can be seen at Mt. Homan, trekking up to the top (altitude of 829 meters) every year in May. Between...
Dazaifu Tenmangu Advises New Year Visitors to Avoid Jan. 1 ~ 3
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is asking new year visitors to avoid visiting the area between January 1 ~ 3, 2021. Usually, the area is seen by some 2 million people during the first thre...
Sakamoto Hachiman Shrine Reopened to Visitors
On September 12, Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine resumed visitor services following six months of closure due to the new coronavirus's spread. The temporary closure was initiated consid...
Premium-shokupan Bakery Opens in Dazaifu City
A premium-shokupan (while bread) specialty shop opened near the Kimihata intersection of Dazaifu City on August 20. The concept of “luxury shokupan” has significantly improved peop...
Kyushu National Museum Raise Ticket Prices
The Kyushu National Museum announced new ticket prices for its Cultural Exchange Exhibition, from April 1. The price for an adult...
Special Reiwa x Dazaifu Stamps
The Kyushu Office of Japan Post Co., Ltd. has announced the release of a special stamp for Dazaifu City. Photos of historical spots such as Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and a stone monu...
Tofuro-mae Station in Dazaifu City Gets Honorary Additional Name
Nishitetsu announced on October 10 assignment of an additional name to its Tofuro-Mae Station in Dazaifu City, marking the enthronement of the new Emperor of Japan. As the nearest ...
Hotel Cultia Dazaifu Opens Oct. 4
A new hotel developed inside a traditional Japanese townhouse will open near Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine on October 4. The Hotel Cultia Dazaifu aims to appeal to tourists interested in...
Reiwa T-shirts on Sale in Dazaifu
Special "Reiwa" t-shirts are on sale at the Dazaifu Fureai Museum. The museum conceived the shirt to promote the ongoing mini-exhibition of a replica of Manyoshu, made in the late ...