All Reviews of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine page 2

This is a famous shrine dedicated to the god of learning. Back when I was a student, I used a special pencil from Tenmangu Shrine and wished to pass my entrance exams (and I did!).

When I visited, the main hall was a temporary structure, but it was designed by the same architect who created the Grand Roof Ring for the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The building blended beautifully with the surrounding plants.

There are lots of different omikuji (fortune slips), but the "water omikuji," where the writing appears when you dip it in water, is especially fun.

As for local specialties, I really like the ume-no-mi hijiki from Etoya. It goes perfectly with rice!

The shopping street outside Dazaifu is full of local specialties like plum cakes, mentaiko, and handmade rice crackers. The Starbucks designed by Kengo Kuma is a super popular photo spot. There’s just so much to explore along the whole Omotesando!

This shrine is dedicated to the god of exams ✨
So I always come here to pray for good results.
Besides praying for academic success, Dazaifu is also famous for plum blossoms.
There are so many great places to eat along the shopping street—definitely worth a visit! 👍

If you come to Dazaifu, you have to try the famous Umegae-mochi! The chewy outer layer with sweet red bean filling is so good. The handmade grilled rice crackers are also delicious.

The design of the heart-shaped pond is really unique—it represents the past, present, and future. Plum blossoms are a symbol of Dazaifu, and you can find plum cakes for sale all along the shopping street. They taste pretty good!

Near Dazaifu Tenmangu, there's a special-edition Ichiran Ramen and a Starbucks designed by Kengo Kuma. Both are must-visit spots in my opinion. Just wanted to share—definitely take a stroll around here! 😋

Walking across the bridge represents the past, present, and future. Really makes you think!