Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Fukuoka, Japan
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Fukuoka dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning and scholarship.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: 4 Chome-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan
Date Picture Taken: October, 2024
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is just a short train ride away from Fukuoka City Center.
The stores on the way to the shrine
The first gate
The second gate
The third gate
A map of the shrine
The cow statue at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, known as the “Sacred Cow” (Shingyu), is a revered symbol believed to grant blessings, particularly wisdom and academic success. Visitors often touch the statue, especially its head, for good luck and knowledge.
The path to the shrine buildings continues to the left, leading to the fourth gate.
The rainbow bridges at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine are significant as they symbolize the journey through life. The three arched bridges represent the past, present, and future, with the ponds beneath them signifying purification. Crossing these bridges is a spiritual act, cleansing the soul and preparing visitors for their visit to the sacred shrine.
Back side
On the first rainbow bridge
On the second rainbow bridge
On the third rainbow bridge
The gate building to the inner shrine courtyard
The inner courtyard of the shrine
A stage on the center of the couryard
Looked back at the gate building
A side gate
Exited the courtyard through the side gate
Then walked back to the main entrance through the shrine’s sideway
Came back to the rainbow bridge area
Came back to the street with many stores
Next to the shrine was an area with traditional buildings
