Dazaifu, Japan
太宰府市
Dazaifu is a town of 73,164 people in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Dazaifu
Townapedia lists 103 museums and landmarks, 62 parks and trails, 241 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University, Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University, Kyushu National Museum and Dazaifu Gakkōin Site.
Weather in Dazaifu
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About Dazaifu
Dazaifu (太宰府市, Dazaifu-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2024, the city had an estimated population of 71,505 in 33204 households, and a population density of 260 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 29.60 km2 (11.43 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Dazaifu, Fukuoka (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Dazaifu on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do8
Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University
School · 8.0 km
Higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University
School · 0.7 km
Higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Kyushu Institute of Information Sciences
School · 2.0 km
Higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks103
Kyushu National Museum
Museum · 1.5 km
National museum in Fukuoka, Japan
2
Su, Tu-Th 09:30-17:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-20:00; "last admission: 16:30"
Dazaifu Gakkōin Site
Monument and historic site
Historic university site in Fukuoka, Japan
Kanenokuma Site
Monument and historic site · 7.3 km
Archeological site in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
Kokubu Tile Kiln ruins
Monument and historic site · 1.7 km
Archaeological site in Japan
Maehata Site
Monument and historic site · 6.6 km
Archaeological site in Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan
Sugu-Okamoto Site
Monument and historic site · 7.4 km
Historic site in Kasuga, Fukuoka, Japan
Tōnobaru pagoda ruins
Monument and historic site · 2.4 km
Archeological site in Chikushino, Japan
91 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds62
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50 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes241
Hakata Ramen Yaittou
Restaurant · Ramen · 0.9 km
17, 太宰府市
11:00-14:30, 17:00-21:30; Tu off
229 more on the map.
History
The area of Dazaifu was part of ancient Chikuzen Province and was the capital of ancient Tsukushi Province in the Kofun period. A fortified site that was the imperial office governing Kyūshū (corresponding to Tagajō in Tōhoku) was established in 663 AD, and the name "Dazaifu" first appears in the Nihon Shoki in 671 AD. According to the Taiho Code of 701, an attempt by the Yamato Kingdom to exert further control over its territories, Dazaifu was given two principal administrative functions: to supervise the affairs of Tsukushi (present-day Kyushu) and to receive foreign emissaries. Dazaifu hosted foreign embassies from Tang China and Korea. Kōrokan, a guesthouse for foreign embassies, was also established.
After the Meiji restoration, the village of Dazaifu was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Dazaifu was raised to town status on March 1, 1955, and to city status on April 1, 1982.
From the History section of Dazaifu, Fukuoka on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship47
Shopping49
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare27
Map of Dazaifu
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Getting there and nearby towns
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 km away.
- Chikushino-shi 2 km southwest, about 2 min by car
- Ōnojō 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Kasuga 6 km west, about 6 min by car
- Umi 6 km north, about 6 min by car
- Sasaguri 12 km north, about 12 min by car
- Fukuoka 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Tachiarai 15 km southeast, about 15 min by car
- Amagi 16 km southeast, about 16 min by car
- Iizuka 20 km northeast, about 20 min by car
- Kurume 22 km south, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pilgrimage route Up200606300130, Histwr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University, Mattk1964, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kyushu National Museum 九州国立博物館 01, ノボホショコロトソ, CC BY 4.0
- Dazaifu (government) gakko-in, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Kokubu Kawaragama (Dazaifu), Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Warehouses at the Suguokamoto Site, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 日本経済大学KOROKAN, Maria0402, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20100719 Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine 3328, Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kaidan-in Temple 02, STA3816, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kanzeonji (Dazaifu) hondou, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Dazaifu Amuzement Park 20150815, Photaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyushu Sangyo High School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Enoki-sha shaden, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Chikuzen Kokubunji hondou-2, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Dazaifu Tenmangu Plum Tree 2004-03-07, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haiden of Sakamoto Hachiman Shrine 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dazaifu Museum 20170104, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chikushijogakuen University01, Muyo master at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KIIS01, Muyo master at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kanenokuma jar coffins, MChew, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Linden Hall School Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 福岡女子短期大学, Katsutoshi Sakurai, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Enokisha, No machine-readable author provided. Histwr~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tobiume02, 撮影者, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saisho-ji, Dazaifu 260913 3, Aspere, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Linden Hall School High School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
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