📚【In-depth Tour of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine｜A Journey Through Thousands of Years of Literature and Faith】With Hidden Gameplay + Photo Tips

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✨【Why must you go to Dazaifu? 】
▫️ The shrine of Sugawara Michizane, the "God of Learning" in Japan, is a must-visit for those who want to study and pray
▫️ Thousand-year-old Tang-style architecture + beautiful hydrangea garden, Japanese aesthetics outside of Kyoto
▫️ Join the Dazaifu Literary Museum to experience Kyushu as described by Natsume Soseki and Dazai Osamu

⏰【Recommended itinerary: half-day slow tour route】
09:30 Depart from Hakata Station → 10:00 Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine → 12:30 Omotesando lunch → 14:00 Dazaifu Literary Museum → 15:30 Starbucks Dazaifu → 17:00 return

📍【First stop: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine】
▪️ Must-see highlights:

• Vermillion "Flying Plum": Legend has it that Sugawara Michizane loved plums, and plum trees flew here to show their spirits. Touching the plum branches can bring inspiration.

• The sacred cow: The shrine’s unique “scholarship cow”, stroke the cow’s horns and wish for academic progress (there is a Chinese wishing card next to it)

• Types of amulets: In addition to academic amulets, the "passing horse" shaped amulets are super cute and a must-have for those taking exams!
▪️Photo C position:
The stairs in front of the main hall, shot from above with the red building as the background, tips for avoiding the peak hours → Early morning or after 14:00

☕️【Easter egg check-in: Starbucks Dazaifu store】
▪️ The world's only "Japanese Academy" themed store:

• Bamboo curtains and wooden lattice windows on the exterior wall, with literary books displayed inside

• Limited-edition drink "Plum Branch Latte", with a poem by Sugawara no Michizane printed on the cup sleeve

📌【Practical Tips】
▫️ Transportation: JR Dazaifu Line goes directly to "Dazaifu Station", about 15 minutes from Hakata (JR PASS is available)
▫️ Seasonal Limited:

• Cherry blossoms in April, hydrangeas in June and July, and red leaves in November, the garden is beautiful in all seasons

• December "Birthday of the God of Learning", night lighting + special blessing activities
▫️ Etiquette: When visiting the temple, put a coin in and ring the bell, put your hands together and make a wish quietly. Remember to state your specific academic goals!

🌿 In Dazaifu, you can not only feel the power of faith in Japan's "God of Learning", but also get a glimpse of a thousand years of history through Tang-style architecture and literary traces. Whether you are praying for academic success or simply strolling and enjoying the scenery, every detail here contains a quiet touch. Next time you come to Kyushu, don’t miss this cultural encounter that transcends time and space!

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