Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine was built on the
grave of Michizane Sugawara, who is called the "God of learning", and
enshrines Michizane. Michizane Sugawara was born in Kyoto in 845, but he was exiled to Dazaifu
because of an innocent sin. He finished his life at the age of 59 there.
A tanka (a 31-syllable Japanese poem)
composed by Michizane when he left Kyoto is well known.
The tanka says:
When the wind is in the east, I want it to
blow the scent of Japanese plum flowers to me; even if I disappear from here, you,
Japanese plum flowers, do not forget spring.
Although it has passed the peak of plum blossoms,
I could see many blossoms and I offered a prayer while thinking of the tanka. (H.S)
Curtains
with plum flower crest were installed at Dazaifu Station.
From the busy shrine path to the precinct
Even though it was unfortunately raining that day, there
were many tourists mainly from Asia.
The shrine is one of the most beautiful
plum blossoms viewing sites in Japan. The
rose plum blossoms were bright.
How to use washing water
The Taiko Bridge is a popular spot in the
precinct.
"Goshuin" (stamp given at shrines or temples) of the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
You
can go to Kyushu National Museum through the precinct.
The museum introduces rich history of
cultural exchange between Kyushu and neighboring China and Korea.
Starbucks Dazaifu Omote Sando Shop is another
popular spot.
Kengo Kuma, an architect, designed the shop
that features the timberwork.
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