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Dazaifu Tenmangu Plum Blossoms

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Dazaifu Tenmangu Plum Blossoms

太宰府天満宮の梅

Fukuoka · Kyushu

Dazaifu Tenmangu is renowned for its stunning plum blossoms that bloom in early spring. The shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, and the surrounding gardens create a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy the blossoms.

Why we picked it

Many tourists focus on more famous cherry blossom spots, overlooking the beauty of plum blossoms at this historic shrine.

Best season
Spring
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.5· 43,359 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to enter the shrine precinct and see the ~6,000 plum trees. The Treasure Hall (宝物殿) charges ¥500 general (¥400 for groups of 30+), 9:00–16:30, closed Mondays; the Kanko Historical Museum is separately ticketed.
Nearest station
Dazaifu Station · 8 min walk
Website
dazaifutenmangu.or.jp

Today

6:00–19:30

Admission

  • Free to enter the shrine precinct and see the ~6,000 plum trees. The Treasure Hall (宝物殿) charges ¥500 general (¥400 for groups of 30+), 9:00–16:30, closed Mondays; the Kanko Historical Museum is separately ticketed.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM

How to get there

From Hakata Station · ~29 min by car

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