Japan Heritage Dazaifu

Visiting Collections from the Ancient Advanced Culture

Maps

Maps

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  Kyushu National Museum

  　This National Museum features the history of Cultural Exchanges between Japan and the rest of Asia, Europe.
  　It is a popular Museum because you can connect to the histories and cultures of Asia through these exhibitions and experiences.
  

  
  

  　Cultural exchange exhibition: Entrance fee 700 yen / Open from 9:30a.m to 5p.m. (You can enter by 4:30p.m)
  　Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Open from 9:30a.m to 5p.m. (You can enter by 4:30p.m).
  　Friday and Saturday 【Open at night】: Open from 9:30a.m to 8:00p.m (You can enter by 7:30p.m).
  
  　Closed on Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday or a substitute holiday the next day will be closed)　, and the End of the year.
  　TEL 050-5542-8600
  　URL http://www.kyuhaku.com/
  

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  Kyushu National Museum

  　This National Museum features the history of Cultural Exchanges between Japan and the rest of Asia, Europe.
  　It is a popular Museum because you can connect to the histories and cultures of Asia through these exhibitions and experiences.
  

  
  

  　Cultural exchange exhibition: Entrance fee 700 yen / Open from 9:30a.m to 5p.m. (You can enter by 4:30p.m)
  　Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Open from 9:30a.m to 5p.m. (You can enter by 4:30p.m).
  　Friday and Saturday 【Open at night】: Open from 9:30a.m to 8:00p.m (You can enter by 7:30p.m).
  
  　Closed on Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday or a substitute holiday the next day will be closed)　, and the End of the year.
  　TEL 050-5542-8600
  　URL http://www.kyuhaku.com/
  

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  Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Treasure House

  　Ancient documents and handcrafts such as Sugawara no Michizane’s handwriting, his sword and an encyclopedia of the Tang dynasty “Kanen” (national treasure) which is the only one left in the world are stored and exhibited.
  　And institution for cultural research and study of Dazaifu and Tenmangu Shrine is attached to the facility.

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  Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Treasure House

  　Ancient documents and handcrafts such as Sugawara no Michizane’s handwriting, his sword and an encyclopedia of the Tang dynasty “Kanen” (national treasure) which is the only one left in the world are stored and exhibited.
  　And institution for cultural research and study of Dazaifu and Tenmangu Shrine is attached to the facility.

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  Kanzeonji Treasure House

  　This is a repository imitating the original storehouse on the east side of the Main Shrine.
  　Many cultural assets are stored here such as a 5m tall sculpture, many cultural assets passed on in Kanzeon-ji Temple and many of them are designated as National important cultural properties.
  
  　The oldest sculpture is “Tobatsu Bishamonten” placed at the center as you go up the stairs. It was made in 9th century; this Buddha is considered as a guardian Buddha Bishamonten who appeared in “Tobatsu” the western country of the Tang dynasty.The same kind of sculpture was placed at southern gate of Suzaku Road Rajo-mon Gate (Main entrance) in Heiankyo in Kyoto. So this statue was most likely placed originally at “Rajo-mon Gate” in the ancient city of Dazaifu Jobo.
  
  　The original tiles of the temple are displayed as well. Tiles with saw-tooth patterns around lotus flowers are also found in Kawahara-dera Temple of Asuka in Nara (One of the four greatest temples of Asuka) and Fujiwara-kyo Palace (from 694 to 710) which had connection with an emperor from the late 7th century.
  
  　At Kanzeon-ji Temple, there were performers of Gigaku (an ancient pantomime in which performers wear masks) which originated on the continent. In “Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan)”, it was recorded that “Gigaku performers were sent from Kawara-dera Temple to Tsukushi (a name of Fukuoka province at that time) to entertain delegates from the Silla dynasty of Korea in 686”. Most likely this is the origin of Gigaku in Kanzeon-ji Temple. A record of the temple in 905 describes details about conditions of new and old equipment of the Gigaku. You can see the historical “Bugaku Mask (a mask which was used for Bugaku dance)” here. It is a nationally important cultural property.
  
  　In addition, there are many cultural assets indicating cultural exchanges both inside and outside Japan such as fired bricks with beautiful patterns influenced by the Silla dynasty and a statue of a lion (one of the nationally important cultural properties) influenced by the Sung dynasty of China.

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  Kanzeonji Treasure House

  　This is a repository imitating the original storehouse on the east side of the Main Shrine.
  　Many cultural assets are stored here such as a 5m tall sculpture, many cultural assets passed on in Kanzeon-ji Temple and many of them are designated as National important cultural properties.
  
  　The oldest sculpture is “Tobatsu Bishamonten” placed at the center as you go up the stairs. It was made in 9th century; this Buddha is considered as a guardian Buddha Bishamonten who appeared in “Tobatsu” the western country of the Tang dynasty.The same kind of sculpture was placed at southern gate of Suzaku Road Rajo-mon Gate (Main entrance) in Heiankyo in Kyoto. So this statue was most likely placed originally at “Rajo-mon Gate” in the ancient city of Dazaifu Jobo.
  
  　The original tiles of the temple are displayed as well. Tiles with saw-tooth patterns around lotus flowers are also found in Kawahara-dera Temple of Asuka in Nara (One of the four greatest temples of Asuka) and Fujiwara-kyo Palace (from 694 to 710) which had connection with an emperor from the late 7th century.
  
  　At Kanzeon-ji Temple, there were performers of Gigaku (an ancient pantomime in which performers wear masks) which originated on the continent. In “Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan)”, it was recorded that “Gigaku performers were sent from Kawara-dera Temple to Tsukushi (a name of Fukuoka province at that time) to entertain delegates from the Silla dynasty of Korea in 686”. Most likely this is the origin of Gigaku in Kanzeon-ji Temple. A record of the temple in 905 describes details about conditions of new and old equipment of the Gigaku. You can see the historical “Bugaku Mask (a mask which was used for Bugaku dance)” here. It is a nationally important cultural property.
  
  　In addition, there are many cultural assets indicating cultural exchanges both inside and outside Japan such as fired bricks with beautiful patterns influenced by the Silla dynasty and a statue of a lion (one of the nationally important cultural properties) influenced by the Sung dynasty of China.

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  Dazaifu Exhibition Hall

  　This facility is preserving and exhibiting remaining ditches found during the investigation of the site. It explains the history of Dazaifu and displays the excavated articles.
  You can enjoy a reconstructed model of the Dazaifu Government Office, a diorama of a “Plum-Blossom Party” by Hakata puppeteers and ancient traditional Japanese cuisine.
  　There are experienced volunteers on hand to explain the historical sites and take you on a tour of the city.
  

  
  

  　No fee is required / Open from 9:00a.m to 4:30p.m.
  　　Notification:　The fee will be charged from July 2, 2019 (Tuesday).
  　　　 　Entrance fee:
  　　　　　　　Adult 200 yen,
  　　　　　　　High school and university students 100 yen,
  　　　　 Free:　Junior high school students and below
  

  Closed on Mondays and during the end of the year and new year holidays (December 28th to January 4th)
  When Monday is a national holiday or a substitute holiday the next day will be closed.
  　TEL　092-922-7811　　
  　URL　http://www.kotodazaifu.net/index.html
  

  
  

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  Dazaifu Exhibition Hall

  　This facility is preserving and exhibiting remaining ditches found during the investigation of the site. It explains the history of Dazaifu and displays the excavated articles.
  You can enjoy a reconstructed model of the Dazaifu Government Office, a diorama of a “Plum-Blossom Party” by Hakata puppeteers and ancient traditional Japanese cuisine.
  　There are experienced volunteers on hand to explain the historical sites and take you on a tour of the city.
  

  
  

  　No fee is required / Open from 9:00a.m to 4:30p.m.
  　　Notification:　The fee will be charged from July 2, 2019 (Tuesday).
  　　　 　Entrance fee:
  　　　　　　　Adult 200 yen,
  　　　　　　　High school and university students 100 yen,
  　　　　 Free:　Junior high school students and below
  

  Closed on Mondays and during the end of the year and new year holidays (December 28th to January 4th)
  When Monday is a national holiday or a substitute holiday the next day will be closed.
  　TEL　092-922-7811　　
  　URL　http://www.kotodazaifu.net/index.html
  

  
  

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  Dazaifu Fureai Museum

  　This is the central facility of the “promenade of history” which runs from Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine to the Ruins of Mizuki fortress.
  　There are many projects and exhibitions that help you to connect with the histories and cultures of Dazaifu. You also can’t miss the 1/10 scale　model of the Chikuzen Kokubun-ji Temple Shichijunoto(Seven-story pagoda).

  
  

  　No fee is required / Open from 9a.m. to 7p.m.
  　Closed on Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday or a substitute holiday the next day will be closed)
  　TEL　092-928-0800　　
  　FAX　092-928-0802　　
  　URL　https://dazaifu-bunka.or.jp/
  
  

  
  

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  Dazaifu Fureai Museum

  　This is the central facility of the “promenade of history” which runs from Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine to the Ruins of Mizuki fortress.
  　There are many projects and exhibitions that help you to connect with the histories and cultures of Dazaifu. You also can’t miss the 1/10 scale　model of the Chikuzen Kokubun-ji Temple Shichijunoto(Seven-story pagoda).

  
  

  　No fee is required / Open from 9a.m. to 7p.m.
  　Closed on Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday or a substitute holiday the next day will be closed)
  　TEL　092-928-0800　　
  　FAX　092-928-0802　　
  　URL　https://dazaifu-bunka.or.jp/
  
  

  
  

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