Excursion Dazaifu tenmangu shrine & kyushu national museum tour at Fukuoka

Depart the pier for the approximate 40-minute drive to the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Among the hundreds of Tenmangu Shrines throughout Japan, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is the most important one alongside Kyoto's Kitano Tenmangu. Tenmangu Shrines are dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician of the Heian Period. Because of his great learning, Michizane has been associated with Tenjin, a Shinto deity of education, and is popular among students. A wide range of good luck charms can be purchased from the shops around the main hall. Most popular are education related charms which are supposed to help students pass exams. After the approximately 90 minutes visit, re-board the coach and drive to the Kyushu National Museum.

When Kyushu National Museum was opened in 2005, it joined the Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara National Museums to become only the fourth national museum in the country. The museum building itself is a massive blue construction that resembles a sports stadium more than an exhibition space. The museum's appearance is made even more striking by the fact that it is located in a city as small as Dazaifu. Upon first entering the building visitors will surely be impressed by the spacious entrance hall. The main exhibition is on the fourth floor and is divided into five chronological sections that span Japanese history from the Prehistoric Era to the Edo Period(1603-1868). The sections are further divided into smaller rooms that have a unifying theme. The museum has an impressive collection of artifacts that are presented in both a creative and informative fashion.

Your tour concludes with an approximate 30-minute transfer back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Fukuoka Sightseeing, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Kyushu National Museum

Note

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Daizafu Tenmangu's main hall is undergoing major renovations from May 2023 until around 2026. However, a unique temporary offering hall with grass and trees on its roof was built to serve visitors during the renovation period.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking (approximately 3.2km or 2.0miles) with around 120 steps at the sites and a few to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Photography is prohibited at the Kyushu National Museum. Due to the popularity of sights visited, some crowding may be anticipated. Although credit cards are mainly accepted, Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior to the cruise. The tour sequence may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.