Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is truly worth adding to your itinerary! It enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, known as the “god of learning.” Many people come specifically to pray for academic success and passing exams, so the entire shrine is filled with an atmosphere of heartfelt wishes.
As soon as you enter the approach, the many shops lining both sides make it fun to browse. Besides buying charms and souvenirs, don’t miss the popular umegae mochi. It’s lightly crisp on the outside and filled with sweet red bean paste. Eating it while walking around really makes you feel like you’re traveling!
