Dazaifu
Dazaifu Tenman-gū shrine draws millions of visitors each year to this town in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwest Japan, which flourished as the seat of ancient Kyushu's governing authority. The wider area holds multiple designated historic sites, and the town sits within a region ringed by significant heritage landmarks. A walkable centre with a dense food-and-drink scene serves the steady flow of visitors making the short trip from Fukuoka city.
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- Population73,164
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.4 km0.9 mi
Nearest airports
Dazaifu: quick answers
Where is Dazaifu?
Dazaifu is in Dazaifu City, Japan, about 14 km8.6 miles in a straight line from Fukuoka.
How do you get to Dazaifu?
The nearest airport is Fukuoka (FUK), about 47 min away by road. The nearest train station is 桜並木, about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Dazaifu?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is June, with about 316 mm12.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Dazaifu?
OpenStreetMap lists 9 museums, 32 restaurants, 49 cafés and 63 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.