Dazaifu is popular destination for tourists in Fukuoka. A lot of Japanese tourists visit Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan for many reasons. Let’s see things to do like sightseeing, food, good deal tickets, and more!
Access To Dazaifu, Fukuoka
It’s easy to access from Fukuoka Airport / Fukuoka station, and many tourists come here especially for going to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. I would say it is one of popular places in Fukuoka to visit.
Things To Do in Dazaifu – Sightseeing Guide
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Needless to say, it is a famous sightseeing spot in Dazaifu, Fukuoka. I wrote details in another article.
Starbucks at Dazaifu Tenmangu Omotesando
In Japan, there are some high-designed Starbucks, and one of them is here in Dazaifu on the street called “Omotesando” which means on the way to visit and pray at shrine. You can find it when getting Dazaifu Tenmangu from Dazaifu Station.
Starbucks Dazaifu Tenmangu Omotesando is designed by Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma, and is built with none of nail used.
It is nice to see from outside, but also you should have a look inside too!
What to Eat at Dazaifu – Best Food
Umegae Mochi – Famous and Signature
Umegae Mochi is one of signature Fukuoka food, you can find a lot of Umegae mochi on the street to get Dazaifu Tenmangu from Dazaifu Station.
Each store has each style, and I tried them at 2 places 😉
If you have a “Dazaifu stroll ticket pack” (1 Day Pass), you get Ticket for Umegae mochi too (depends on which ticket, please check below).
Soba (Noodle) at Yasutake
Yasutake (やす武) is one of famous soba noodle restaurant that they use high quality of soba powder and make noodle from scratch by their own.
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Dazaifu Burger at Chikushian
You can find an interesting burger: Dazaifu Burger at Chikushian (筑紫庵). Karaage (Japanese style fried chicken), tartar sauce, sour plam sauce, veggies are sandwiched with Toasted buns.
Also you can buy Karaage too!
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3-2-2 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan
Butaman (Pork Bun) at Yousukou
Yousukou (揚子江) is known for Butaman which is pork Bun. Just noted that it is very juicy and hot not to get burn yourself.
3-1-18 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan
1Day Pass – Good Deal Ticket for Dazaifu
There are some good deal tickets, I bought “Dazaifu Stroll Ticket Pack” and I am glad to did so.
Dazaifu stroll ticket pack
・Nishitetsu Train Round Trip Ticket
Fukuoka (Tenjin) / Yakuin ⇔ Dazaifu
・Umegaemochi Exchange Coupon
One exchange coupon entitles you to two Umegaemochi
Dazaifu Yanagawa Total Experience Ticket Pack
・Nishitetsu Train Round Trip Ticket
Fukuoka (Tenjin) / Yakuin → Dazaifu [Yanagawa] → Yanagawa [Dazaifu] → Fukuoka (Tenjin) / Yakuin
・Punting Tour Ticket
Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu K.K. Shogetsu Punt Station
・Umegaemochi Exchange Coupon
One exchange coupon entitles you to one Umegaemochi
How to Access to Dazaifu?
The closest station is Dazaifu Station on Nishitetsu Dazaifu line.
Fukuoka (Tenjin) to Dazaifu
You can get a train at Nishitetsu Fukuoka station on Nishitetsu Omuta Line, and transit to Nishitetsu Dazaifu Line at Nishitetsu Futsukaichi station to get Dazaifu station.
If you are at Tenjin station, you can go to Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station by 5 – 10 minutes of walk.
Hakata to Dazaifu
Train
You can get a train at Metro Kuukou(Airport) Line to Tenjin station. Then same way above from Tenjin Station / Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station.
Bus
You can find a shuttle bus between Hakata (+ Hakata Airport) and Dazaifu, which costs 500 yen and takes 30 minutes.
*you can go to Hakata Airport for International flights from Domestic by Airport shuttle bus for free.
Fukuoka Travel Guide
There is a lot more to enjoy in Fukuoka!
Hope you enjoy this very historical place, Dazaifu!
