15 Best Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Tours

Dazaifu Tenmangu honours Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar turned god of learning, so expect students praying for exam luck. Its plum trees, some 6,000 of them, flower from February, and the stalls on the approach grill umegae mochi, rice cakes filled with red bean.

1.Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Yufuin Town, Beppu Ropeway, Kamado Jigoku (with complimentary onsen egg and lemon soda) | Departing from Fukuoka

Visit Dazaifu, Yufuin and Beppu in one day from Fukuoka, with mountain views, hot spring sights and an onsen egg included.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Overall it was a good. Unfortunately due to lightning our ropeway trip was cancelled and we were looking forward to this. Rain did spoil the day but mostly it was ok.”

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2.Kyushu Yufuin Forest Secret Route One-Day Deep Tour – Beppu Sea Hell & Yufuin Forest Train Experience & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Departure from Fukuoka)

Review of the Fukuoka day trip to Yufuin, Beppu’s Sea Hell and Dazaifu, with train options, timing, costs and practical tips.

★ 4.9

“The tour guide arranged everything wonderfully, we got to experience many attractions, and it was well worth the money.”

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4.Kyushu Yanagawa & Itoshima Day Trip: Meoto Iwa & Ichiran Ramen & Yanagawa River Cruise & Shiraito Falls/Raizan Sennyoji Temple & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Departing from Fukuoka)

Review this Fukuoka day trip to Yanagawa and Itoshima, with a river cruise, coastal photo stops, temple visits, added costs, and route caveats.

★ 4.8

“Lily's explanation was very detailed. She was always smiling and provided excellent service.”

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8.Kyushu Itoshima Coast & Yanagawa River Cruise & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)

Review of the Fukuoka day tour to Itoshima, Yanagawa and nearby shrines, with route details, extra costs, timing tips and booking advice.

★ 4.8

“The itinerary timing was managed very well, allowing us to take all the photos we wanted. The tour guide was also very thoughtful and helped everyone take pictures, and the scheduled attractions were well worth visiting.”

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9.Kyushu Itoshima Coast Sightseeing & Shiraito Falls & Yanagawa River Cruise & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Classic Dual Route Day Tour

See Itoshima’s Couple Rocks, Shiraito Falls, Yanagawa by boat and Dazaifu on a full-day trip from Fukuoka, with clear advice on costs and timing.

★ 4.9

“Our tour guide (Eiichi Ariga) was fantastic! He was very engaging and patient. At the end, he even said we were very loyal and trustworthy! So funny 🤣 Highly recommend! 😻 The itinerary was also great, never feeling rushed. For the Yanagawa River Cruise, you…”

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11.Yufuin no Mori Train Experience: Yufuin Onsen Town & Kyushu Zoo & Beppu Hells or Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine + Beppu Ropeway Tour

Compare a Yufuin no Mori day trip from Fukuoka, with Beppu’s hot springs, Yufuin’s lake and either a safari park or Dazaifu.

★ 4.8

“Even though it was raining quite heavily, our tour guide Zhuozhuo was very cheerful. She helped us take photos in groups to capture memories. When she saw me on the way, she recommended delicious Umegae Mochi (which turned out to be a famous shop on…”

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13.Dazaifu Tenmangu & Yanagawa Full-Day Boat Experience

Pair Dazaifu Tenmangu with a traditional Yanagawa boat ride, local eel rice tips and a guide-led day trip from Fukuoka, from $44.25.

★ 5.0

“Meeting our tour guide, Summer, first thing in the morning was such a delight. She is a gorgeous and gentle-mannered young woman, and seeing her instantly brightened my entire mood! We were extremely lucky to join a small, intimate group of just five people, which…”

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15.Kyushu Yufuin no Mori Train Experience | Beppu Romantic Day Trip: Yufuin Town, Umi Jigoku Hot Spring, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Departing from Fukuoka)

Compare Yufuin no Mori train and Beppu day-trip options from Fukuoka, with hot springs, Yufuin, guide support, costs, and timing explained.

★ 4.8

“Thank you, tour guide Coco, for taking us. Your explanations in both Chinese and Korean were amazing throughout the trip! 👍 And thank you to the driver for taking us to all our destinations! 👍 Five-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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