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<\/p>\nSince the Heian period, this elegant annual festival sees Waka poets in traditional kimono sit along a stream composing poems amongst 6,000 blossoming plum trees. But there\u2019s a catch \u2013 a cup of sake is set afloat upstream, and when the cup reaches them, they must finish the poem and drink! Secure your seat early!<\/p>\n
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\nThe global outbreak of COVID-19 may lead to postponement of cancellations of events listing on our website. We will try to update information as much as possible, but please check with other sources before making plans to attend. <\/em><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 12:00~15:00 (open from 11:00)
\n\u2022 Free viewing
\n\u2022 Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
\n\u2022 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 092-922-8225<\/a>
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp\/sanpai\/saiten\/special\/kyokusui<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/01-Dazaifu-Tenmangu-3.jpg?resize=1400%2C935&ssl=1\")
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