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Fukuoka: Private Dazaifu Tenmangu & Ancient Capital Experience

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $183 and current price is CA $128 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Discover the spiritual heart of Kyushu on this private guided tour to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. Walk along the lively Omotesando street, learn proper shrine etiquette, and hear the storey behind Tenjin’s exile and deification. Depending on your option, explore the ancient government ruins of Dazaifu or enjoy convenient access from Tenjin. Experience history, culture, and sacred tradition just outside Fukuoka.

Activity location

  • Dazaifu Temmangu
    • 4-7-1 Saifu,
    • 818-0017, Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dazaifu City Information Center
    • 1 5
    • 818-0117, Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Dazaifu Shrine – On-site
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Dazaifu Shrine – On-site: Meet in Dazaifu and explore the shrine with your private guide.
Starting point:
Dazaifu City Information Centre, 2-chōme-5-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
CA $182.39
CA $127.67 x 1 AdultCA $127.67
Total
The previous price was CA $182.39 and current price is CA $127.67
30% off
Until Sat, Apr 11
Shrine – From Fukuoka
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Shrine – From Fukuoka: Includes one-way train support from central Fukuoka.
Starting point:
Fukuoka Tourist Info (Tenjin), Japan, 810-0001 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Tenjin, 2-chōme1１ ライオン広場内

Language options: English
Price details
CA $321.35
CA $224.95 x 1 AdultCA $224.95
Total
The previous price was CA $321.35 and current price is CA $224.95
30% off
Until Sat, Apr 11
Shrine + Ancient Ruins
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Shrine + Ancient Ruins: Includes a visit to the ancient government ruins and Kanzeon-ji Temple.
Starting point:
Remains of South Gate, 4 Chome-6 Kanzeonji, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0101, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
CA $390.83
CA $273.58 x 1 AdultCA $273.58
Total
The previous price was CA $390.83 and current price is CA $273.58
30% off
Until Sat, Apr 11
Shrine – Return
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Shrine – Return: Includes return train support from central Fukuoka.
Starting point:
Fukuoka Tourist Info (Tenjin), Japan, 810-0001 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Tenjin, 2-chōme1１ ライオン広場内

Language options: English
Price details
CA $425.57
CA $297.90 x 1 AdultCA $297.90
Total
The previous price was CA $425.57 and current price is CA $297.90
30% off
Until Sat, Apr 11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Omotesando walking experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Tenkai Inari Shrine
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Nishitetsu train fare included for Tenjin meeting options (one-way or return as selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Dazaifu Government Office Ruins & Kanzeon-ji Temple (Ancient option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fees to paid facilities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Dazaifu Temmangu

  • 50m
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), a scholar and statesman who was later deified as Tenjin, the kami of learning. After being exiled to Dazaifu, Michizane died here, and the shrine was established in his memory. Today, it is one of Japan’s most important Tenmangu shrines, attracting students and visitors who pray for academic success. The shrine grounds are known for their beautiful plum trees, symbolic of Michizane’s love for poetry and scholarship.

Tenkai Inari Shrine

  • 30m
Located on a quiet hillside within the grounds of Dazaifu Tenmangu, Tenkai Inari Shrine offers a more secluded and atmospheric experience. Dedicated to Inari, the deity associated with prosperity and agriculture, the shrine is approached through a pathway lined with vermilion torii gates. The peaceful setting contrasts with the busier main shrine area, providing visitors with a chance to experience a different aspect of Shinto belief and sacred space.

Dazaifu Omotesando

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Omotesando Street is the lively approach leading from Dazaifu Station to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Lined with traditional-style shops, cafes, and confectionery stores, the street is especially famous for “Umegae Mochi,” a local sweet associated with the storey of Sugawara no Michizane. Beyond shopping, the street offers a glimpse into how pilgrimage culture and local commerce have developed together over centuries, creating a vibrant gateway to the shrine.

Location

Activity location

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    Dazaifu Temmangu
    • 4-7-1 Saifu,
    • 818-0017, Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Dazaifu City Information Center
    • 1 5
    • 818-0117, Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan
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    Remains of South Gate
    • 6
    • 818-0101, Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan
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    Fukuoka Tourist Info (Tenjin)
    • 1 1
    • 810-0001, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

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