Dazaifu, Chikushino

Name: Dazaifu
Address: 4 Kanzeonji, Chikushino, 818-0101, Japan
Telephone: +81 92-922-7811

#2 among attractions in Chikushino

Top attraction, Museum, Historical place

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The Dazaifu is a Japanese term for the regional government in Kyushu from the 8th to the 12th centuries. The name may also refer to the seat of government which grew into the modern city of Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture. ()

Local name: 大宰府 Coordinates: 33°30'50"N, 130°30'58"E

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4 KanzeonjiChikushino 818-0101 Japan

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+81 92-922-7811

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Dazaifu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Kōmyōzen-ji, Kanzeon-ji, Kaidan-in.

1.2 miNE
Well-known shrine with gardens and museum
Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Chikushino
31 min walk • Dazaifu Tenman-gū is a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the city of Chikushino, Japan, and is one of the country's most cherished spiritual sites. Founded in 919 AD, this historic shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet,...
1.1 miE
Zen temple with a tranquil rock garden
Kōmyōzen-ji, Chikushino
28 min walk • Kōmyōzen-ji is a Zen temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Tetsugyū Enshin of the Tōfuku-ji Rinzai school in 1273. Kōmyōzen-ji is celebrated for its karesansui garden, the only example in Kyushu.
~1580 ftE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kanzeon-ji, Chikushino
8 min walk • Kanzeon-ji is a seventh-century Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once the most important temple in Kyushu.
~1550 ftE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kaidan-in, Chikushino
8 min walk • Kaidan-in is a Rinzai temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Ganjin in 761. Together with Tōdai-ji in Nara and Yakushi-ji in Tochigi Prefecture, it was one of Japan's three official ordination halls during the Nara period.
~710 ftSE
City, Area
Dazaifu, Chikushino
4 min walk • Dazaifu is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, part of the greater Fukuoka metropolitan area. Nearby cities include Ōnojō and Chikushino. Although mostly mountainous, it does have arable land used for paddy fields and market gardening.
1 miE
Universities and schools
Fukuoka Women's Junior College, Chikushino
25 min walk • Fukuoka Women's Junior College is a private university junior college headquartered in Japan 4-16-1 Gojo Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. It was established in 1966. There is no relationship between the corporation and another similar names Fukuoka Women's University.
0.8 miSE
Universities and schools
Japan University of Economics, Chikushino
22 min walk • Japan University of Economics abbreviated as Nikkeidai is a private university headquartered in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan.
1.2 miE
Universities and schools
Chikushi Jogakuen University, Chikushino
31 min walk • Chikushi Jogakuen University, abbreviated as Chikujo is a private women's college in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan.
0.9 miE
Universities and schools
Fukuoka International University, Chikushino
25 min walk • Fukuoka International University was a private university in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, established in 1998.
0.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University, Chikushino
19 min walk • Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University was a private university in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan. The school was founded in 2002 and adopted the present name in 2008. It closed in 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dazaifu?

Nearby attractions include Dazaifu, Chikushino (4 min walk), Kaidan-in, Chikushino (8 min walk), Kanzeon-ji, Chikushino (8 min walk), Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University, Chikushino (19 min walk).

How to get to Dazaifu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dazaifu:

Train

Tofuromae (13 min walk)
Gojo (16 min walk)