Dazaifu City-tax-

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The ruins of the Dazaifu Government Office are the remains of the central facilities of Dazaifu, the administrative center of the Kyushu region in ancient Japan. From the Asuka, Nara, and Heian periods, the site played an important role as the imperial court's base for local governance, diplomacy, and defense...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kamado Shrine is a shrine located in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a mountain worship shrine deeply connected to Mount Homan, which towers behind it. It is said that the shrine has attracted local faith since ancient times, and is particularly known for its lovemaking (finding a good match).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Homan is a mountain with an elevation of approximately 829 meters located on the border between Dazaifu City and Chikushino City in Fukuoka Prefecture. It has long been known as a place of mountain worship and Shugendo, and a small shrine and other historical sites related to faith remain on the summit. It is easily accessible from downtown Fukuoka...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Kyushu National Museum is a national comprehensive history museum located in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and opened in 2005. As the fourth national museum in Japan after Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara, it focuses on the theme of "exchange" and explores the history of Kyushu's long-standing ties with East Asia.

Overview This ancient shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, is one of Kyushu's most famous places of worship. Famous for its red and white plum blossoms, it bustles from winter to spring, and is famous for its souvenir shops along the approach and its fragrant "Umegae mochi" (rice cakes with sweet fragrant sweets). It is a cultural hub rivaling the Kyushu National Museum, attracting a steady stream of worshippers year-round. Highlights: Main Hall: Magnificent...