Dazaifu Tenmangu, go pray for good academic success, not far from Hakata.

#Sakura2024 Dazaifu Tenmangu Go to pray at the shrine Pray for good grades If you have half a day and want to travel not far Hakata City, they recommend visiting the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. It's not difficult to get to. If you're in Hakata, there's a direct bus from Hakata Bus Terminal. It takes only 45 minutes to Dazaifu Station, 600 yen per person.| This is another landmark that people like to review in Fukuoka, which is the Starbucks coffee shop that is ranked the most beautiful branch in Japan. Its highlight is its beautiful design. It uses traditional Japanese architectural techniques called "Kikumi", which assembles wood without using a single nail. It was designed by the famous architect Kuma Kengo. When you come to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, you will see a statue of a cow with a shiny head. Japanese people believe that if we rub the head of the cow statue, it will make us smarter and receive blessings in knowledge and success in our studies. For those who are studying, if you come, don't forget to try to ask for a blessing. The next part, when entering the shrine, you will find a bridge across a pond called Shinjiike. The bridge consists of 3 bridges, leading to Honden (main shrine). Each bridge represents "past, present and future". Crossing this bridge is like purifying your body and mind before meeting the gods. This area is beautiful during the red leaves season. You can walk around and take pictures. Finally, we will find Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in front. The deity enshrined in Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is Sugawara no Michizane. In the past, he was a scholar, politician and writer who was trusted by many people throughout Japan. He had outstanding works during the years 800-900 AD, so he was honored as the god of education. Japanese students therefore come to pray for passing exams or better academic results. The way to pray That is, throw a coin in. Bow twice, clap your hands twice, and bow to make a wish. 📌Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine ⏰Opening hours: Open daily from 06:30 to 18:30. Getting there: 🚌 Bus: Take a direct bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Dazaifu Station, takes about 45 minutes, fare 600 yen. 🚈 Train: Take the Omuta Line from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station, takes 15 minutes, get off at Futsukaichi Station, change to the Dazaifu Line, ride for about 5 minutes to Dazaifu Station, fare 400 yen. (Cannot use the JR PASS. #dazaifu #dazaifutenmangu #fukuoka