Dazaifu Tenmangu Treasure Hall

The Treasure Hall located within the grounds of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a museum that exhibits valuable cultural properties related to Sugawara no Michizane. It houses approximately 50,000 cultural properties, including scrolls depicting Japan at the time, handwritten letters by people of the time, valuable crafts, calligraphy, and paintings. Visitors can also take photos of the revered image of Sugawara no Michizane. Those interested in history may enjoy this spot. A common ticket is also available, allowing visitors to view the shrine and the Kyushu National Museum at a discounted price. Be sure to visit when you have the chance.

The Treasure Hall is also known as a museum on the grounds of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. The shrine continues to pursue art that resonates with the shrine, and implements the "Dazaifu Tenmangu Art Program." Our unique approach to showcasing diverse forms of art, regardless of nationality or genre, is widely known in the art world. In addition to permanent exhibitions, seasonal exhibitions are also held, so there may be new discoveries even if you visit multiple times. Admission is 500 yen for adults and free for high school students and younger. Common tickets are also available, so you can visit together with other tourist spots.

There are many tourist spots scattered around Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, making it popular among tourists. There are classic courses such as the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Course and the Kyushu National Museum Course, as well as model courses such as the Dazaifu Government Office Site and Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine. Inside the shrine grounds, there are historic buildings such as the vermilion-lacquered main shrine, the sacred garden, and the Tenkai Inari Shrine, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of each season. In particular, the plum blossoms were beloved by Michizane Sugawara and are also used in the Tenmangu Shrine crest. There are many plum trees on the grounds, and the sacred tree "Hibai" is especially famous. There are also nearby attractions such as the Dazaifu City Hall and the Dazaifu City Museum. When you visit, please enjoy the surrounding tourist spots as well.

The Treasure Hall houses about 10,000 cultural assets related to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and Sugawara no Michizane, and holds special exhibitions. A common ticket is available, allowing you to view three museums: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Sugawara no Michizane Historical Museum, and the Kyushu National Museum Cultural Exchange Exhibition Room (regular exhibition). The normal price for viewing all three museums is ¥1,400, but with the discount, you can enjoy sightseeing at a reasonable price of ¥1,000. In addition, there is a cultural research institute that focuses on academic research, and historical exhibits related to Sugawara no Michizane, a god of learning, culture, and warding off evil, can be seen.

The access method to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is convenient. The most common way to get there from Fukuoka City is by using the Nishitetsu Bus or train, and the "Dazaifu Sightseeing Train ~Tabibito~" is also recommended. It is also only three stops from Hakata and five stops from Fukuoka Airport. There is a nearby parking lot called Dazaifu Parking Center, which is about a 7-minute walk from the approach. The access method is easy to understand, so even first-time visitors can visit with peace of mind.