Lots of lovely shops along the way to the temple but the temple itself was undergoing works and so you do the praying in front of a scaffolding with an image of the temple. If you walk round the back you could catch glimpses of the priest citing prayers if lucky. We went on a weekday and it was fairly busy with lots of tourist buses parked in the car park. Gardens are beautiful. Please don’t walk in the middle through the gates unless you’re a deity.

There are many shops on the way to the temple where we can buy snacks, sweets or different kinds of souvenirs. We bought some puzzles to kill our free time. A nice experience to enjoy Japanese culture. Definitely a good place to visit in Fukuoka.

One of the best Shrines I have visited in Japan. Admission is Free. Very spacious and interesting place. It was a little crowded for a weekday but there was still plenty of room to walk and take pictures. Plenty of cheap paid parking lots within 4 minutes walking distance. 3 hours with cost ¥400. Definitely highly recommended and you will enjoy yourself. Rub the bull and get ready for a nice hike around the grounds.

It’s a very beautiful shrine complex, and definitely the most famous and grand in Fukuoka prefecture. The surrounding town is quite charming, and the food stands around the shrine are excellent and a perfect place to get some Japanese street food.

Definitely worth a visit if you have the time. Taking the train from Fukuoka to Dazaifu Station cost 410 yen, taking about 30 minutes. Since the shrine is nearby, plan about half a day here. I was amazed by the giant trees at this shrine. The facility and area is very well maintained. Unfortunately you can't go inside the building. The shrine is filled without tourist traps too.

It's not just a shrine. While walking on your way to the shrine, there's a lot of souvenir stores and snacks sold on the street. It's a famous tourist attraction too! The shrine itself if really huge and you can hike further to the Inari shrine. You can also walk to the National Park (but it's really far) A place worth the visit!

Dazaifu Tenmangu and surrounding area are a must see! The walkway leading to the shrine is five minutes walk from Dazaifu station. The many shops and cafes leading to the shrine offer delicious sweets like the famous grilled mochi filled with azuki- sweet red bean paste- super delicious! There are lots of cute souvenirs to buy! It’s hard to choose! The shrine area is beautiful with several ponds including an iris pond that is home to many turtles. The shrine grounds have several places where you can purchase malas, amulets and your fortune! There are quiet places tucked here and there where you can sit and meditate or just enjoy the beauty of the grounds.

A beautiful Shinto shrine with interesting architecture and a large garden. Very popular destination with many visitors but still a must-see.

Nice place to visit. Nice scenery with a very unique temple roof. The place is huge with lots of greenery. There’s a giant tree there under protected species.

The shrine that every tourists will visit if they are in Fukuoka. Quite crowded at 10am as the tour groups are just arriving. The crowded part is at the Main Street and the shrine. After giving your prayers, continue exploring behind the shrine and you will chance upon the more serene part of Dazaifu. Another hidden shrine at the back where you have to walk through many tori gates to reach. And a restaurant that sells good udon too. Just explore and don’t just leave after looking at the main shrine.

A nice place! Slightly more crowded than other famous shrines in Fukuoka area. I found the most special point to be the main building, which has plants growing on the roof instead of traditional roof tiling. It’s a really unique point I haven’t seen anywhere else! Gives a very refreshing vibe~ Pictures can’t really capture its beauty!

Great place for scholars. The myth associated with the place is more interesting. Can you spot the flying plum tree? The Kyushu national museum in the vicinity covers pieces from all over the world. Entrance is free for students. Great place to pass your time for a day near Fukuoka.

One of the most beloved day trip place near from Fukuoka city. Usually take half an hour by car, and within an hour by public transportation like bus or subway from downtown. Genuine upscale Japanese temple, and always full with domestic and foreign visitors. Value for visit to experience their own unique cultures.

It was a beautiful temple and the grounds were well-kept. A lot of blooming flowers when we went as well (June 13). Just be prepared for a lot of people even if you come at around 10-11am.

It's definitely a tourist trap location. We we got here, there were a lot of tourists! The weather was hot! Bring plenty of water. The shrine and the landscape were cute.

One of my favorite places in all of Japan. Every visit is interesting and beautiful. On the walk to the shrine there are a number of gift shops and wonderful places to grab a snack.

One of the iconic places to visit when you are in Fukuoka . Always crowded but fun . Interesting rows of sweet shops and eateries leading towards Dazaifu makes your visit more enjoyable .

One of the least interesting place I visited in Japan. The place is full of tourists. The food around is digusting and high priced. There is nothing particularly beautiful around and the place is pretty small. Nevertheless, a nice little Shinto shrine is hidden in the forest behind.

There were a lot of visitors because it was the start of the holiday weekend. The ice cream was delicious but there was a long wait time. Expect long wait times for a lot of the popular food stalls! But it was worth the wait!

I have really come to appreciate Shinto shrines during my visit to Japan. The peace here is wonderful. The sights are great and seeing a constant stream of people coming here to worship is heartening. I was impressed by everything here and wish i could stay much longer.

Really enjoyed my visit here, but so be prepared for the crowds on a weekend. Some of the vendors had long lines and the streets have many tourists. Plenty of souvenir shops around also if you're looking for a gift! There are some trails that surround the shrine also which were nice to venture down. Worth the visit!

Very nice photo opportunities here, good mix of temple and nature. It gets quite busy as this is a popular tourist destination.

Understand that this beautiful shrine is dedicated to learning, culture and arts. And we were fortunate enough to witness a ceremony involving young aspiring kids and their parents keen to embark on their learning journeys. Beautiful park with the colours of autumn. Lots of shops lining the way to the shrine overwhelmed by tourists.

I visit on weekdays. it's not too crowded, which is perfect for a relaxing. It's about a 40-minute journey from Hakata Station. Worth it for the tranquility and delicious food. I like strawberry daifuku soo much🍓

Took the train over as the bus queue at Hakata station is way too long. Nice place to visit, can spend a good 1-2 hrs in the area visiting shops and Dazaifu. Went on 20 Feb and there were some cherry blossom blooming already!!

The reason I gave 3 stars is because most of the places are under renovation, which we are unable to view . Through pictures, we can envision that it will be a fantastic nice shrine . Hope to come again when it is ready .

The shrine is a beautiful place, although it’s partly under construction. Went there around 10 am on a weekend and there weren’t people visiting yet. The entrance is free but if you come by car, after exceeding some time you need to pay 100¥.

We visited this shrine in June 2015 before earthquake.

Beautiful authentic Japanese shrines! Amazing for seeing old Japanese craftsmanship.

Aso Jinja is quite old and magnificent. It's arround 12 min from miyaji station. We had booked stay near the Jinja. It's in Kyushu, Japan. There are many beautiful places in Kyushu, recommend to stay for 2 to 3 days to cover those places. There isn't much railway connectivity for those places.

Great place to visit. The temple staff are friendly and will take the time to answer any questions you might have. Seeing the rebuild that they've done is fascinating as well.

The main shrine was destroyed by the recent earthquake and they are in the process of rebuilding it. Another interesting thing about this area, there are many spring and fountains that you can hunt them down individually. These springs are also located in the shopping district and there are many nice cafe and restaurants you can try. You can go to the visitor centre for more information.

A mix of mostly new and some old as the majority of the complex was destroyed in the earthquake. Goushuine only available by the piece of paper - stupid COVID.

Shrine at Mount Aso. Building is still under reconstruction (dec-2022). The shrine hall is very big and grand.

Very little foreigners come here after the destroy of the main shrine my the earthquake. The damaged parts has been removed and it is now under reconstruction. The shopping street is very quiet and no much tourists even the shops are opened. * God bless Aso 🙏🏾

A very special outing. Love for cyclists is felt here! Pay your respects and ride safe.

Actually, this is more of a construction site as we visited this place in May 2021. The original building collapsed and is covered by a big steel construction on which the shrine is printed on. Would only recommend to visit after the construction is done. Then it might be a site worth visiting. Parking is close to the site.

The place is beautifully restored 5 years after the strong earthquake.

A large shrine complex with a lot of history. Sadly it suffered a lot of damage in the earthquake of 2016. A lot of construction is still going on and will be for some time. It is worth visiting whilst in the area to see the reconstruction, there are large boards around the site showing the process/progress.

Was expecting more ruins. Or at least more to see. Large stone stairs claiming to the top of where the castle was. Views were not so good.

Remote place, but so calm and quiet, slow walk and feel the atmosphere of ancient time.

Good way to knowing Japan history

(Translated by Google) Only the stone walls remain, but there are parking lots and public toilets that give you a sense of history in places, but the history museum is currently closed.For some reason, there was a stamp of 100 famous castles. (Original) 石垣しか残っていないが所々に歴史を感じる駐車場や公衆トイレなどもきちんとあるが歴史資料館は現在閉館中　何故か100名城のスタンプはあった

(Translated by Google) Since the stone walls are being repaired, you cannot enter the castle ruins from the tourist parking lot, so I parked my car in the park at the back and headed to the castle tower ruins. Construction is expected to be completed in February 2020, so if you plan to travel, we recommend planning your trip after that date. The castle seems to be Hirayama Castle, and it feels like a castle on a small mountain. The stone wall here has a small eave-like structure attached to the top of the stone wall, and is called Musha Gaeshi. It's a fairly unusual structure, so let's take a closer look at it. The way the stone walls are laid is thought to be ``field-style wood'', but most of the stones used are tuff, so the stones are quite beautiful and have the feel of a carved hagi. The tuff is only found in this area, or rather, it is a tuff that does not originate from Mt. Aso. (Original) 石垣の修理をしているので観光客用の駐車場からは城跡に入ることはできませんので、裏側の公園に車を止めて、天守閣跡に向かいました。 令和6年の2月には工事が終わるようなので、旅行を計画するならそれ以降をおすすめします。 城は平山城と言うものらしく、小高い山に城がある感じです。 ここの石垣は、小さなひさしのような構造が石垣の上部についていて、武者返しと呼ばれています。 かなり珍しい構造なので、とりあえずそれだけはじっくりと見学をしましょう。 石垣の積み方は「野面積み」だと思われますが、使われている石材が凝灰岩がほとんどなので、それなりにきれいな石材で、打ち込みハギの雰囲気も感じます。 凝灰岩って、この周辺にしかないというか、阿蘇山由来ではない凝灰岩ですね。

(Translated by Google) Hirayama Castle was built by the Sagara clan. It's a wonderful castle. The scenery is beautiful, with the Kuma River serving as a natural moat. Was there renovation work going on when I visited? I was doing I would like to visit again. (Original) 相良氏が築城した平山城。 素晴らしい城趾です。 球磨川を天然の堀として、景観もいいです。 私が訪れた時が修復工事かな？をやってました。 改めて訪問したいと思います。

(Translated by Google) Although it is now a castle ruin, there are still remains of a wide area. I was also able to observe the Western castle-building technique of mushagaeshi. Additionally, we are currently undergoing repair work on the stone walls due to the heavy rains that occurred in Kyushu in 2020. It's a little difficult to head to the main enclosure, so be sure to follow the directions. The remains of the gate and main enclosure that used water transportation. Hiroi Ninomaru, Sannomaru. Located on a hill, we were able to see the entire Hitoyoshi cityscape! Hitoyoshi City is slowly recovering. Seeing the people of Hitoyoshi City working so hard made me want to do my best again. Another distinctive feature is the underground well. The restored Tamon Yagura and Sumi Yagura are also highlights 🏯 (Original) 城跡にはなりますが広範囲に遺構が残っている城です。西洋の築城技術武者返しの観察もよくできました。また現在2020年に発災した九州豪雨の影響で石垣の修復工事を行っています。少し本丸まで向かいにくくなっているので、案内に従って向かうようにしましょう。 水運を活用していた門や本丸の跡。ひろーい二の丸、三ノ丸。高台にあり、人吉の街並みも一望することができました！少しずつですが復興してきている人吉市。頑張っている人吉市の方々を見てまた頑張ろうと思いました。 また遺構として地下の井戸が特徴的です。復元された多門櫓や隅櫓も見どころです🏯

(Translated by Google) Hitoyoshi was ruled by the Sagara clan from the Kamakura period to the end of the Edo period. The neighboring Shimazu clan ruled the same territory for the longest time in the country (about 700 years), but the Sagara clan also ruled for about the second longest period. Although Hitoyoshi is not a very large town, the castle ruins are quite impressive and worth seeing. Part of the stone wall could not be broken down due to the previous river flooding. It is unclear whether it can be accessed from other locations. (Original) 人吉は鎌倉時代～幕末まで相良氏が治めていた。近隣の島津氏が全国で同じ領地を治めた領主で一番長い(700年ほど)のだが相良氏もそれに次ぐくらいの期間統治していた。あまり大きな街とは言えない人吉だが城跡はかなり立派で見応えあります。先の川の氾濫のため石垣一部壊れ入れませんでした。他の場所から入れるかは不明です。

(Translated by Google) 2024.1 The castle was built from 1204 to 1207 and abandoned in 1871. The Sagara clan came to this area as a land leader during the Kamakura period. The castle is in the form of a Hirayama Castle, and is located at the confluence of the Kuma River and the Sacred River, with the two rivers serving as a moat, and the east and south of the castle effectively utilizing the mountain slopes and cliffs. The Ninomaru and Honmaru were placed on the mountain, and the Tamon Yagura was placed on the Chest River near the confluence, and the area inside of it, where the old Hitoyoshi City Hall and Hitoyoshi Castle History Museum are located, was also inside the castle. be. In addition, the stone walls built at the end of the Edo period have a structure known as ``Musha Gaeshi,'' which uses the Western castle construction technique ``Sakide method.'' ⭐︎Due to the heavy rains in July 2020, the city area suffered major damage, and the stone walls of the Hitoyoshi Castle ruins were still undergoing restoration work. (Original) 2024.1 1204年から1207年に築城され、1871年に廃城となる。相良氏は鎌倉時代に地頭としてこの地に来ている。城は平山城という形態で、球磨川と胸川との合流点にあり、２つの川を堀とし、城の東と南は、山の斜面、崖を効果に利用している。山の部分には二の丸、本丸が配置され、合流点近くの胸川には多聞櫓が配置され、その内側の旧人吉市役所、人吉城歴史資料館のある辺りも、城郭の中だったとの事である。また、幕末に造られた石垣には、西洋築城の技術「槹出工法」を用いた「武者返し」という構造が見る事ができる。⭐︎令和2年7月豪雨では、市街地が大きな被害を受け、人吉城跡の石垣等も、復旧整備作業の途中だった。

(Translated by Google) This is the castle ruins of the Sagara clan and the Sagara family of the Hitoyoshi domain. It can be said that it was a rare family because it ruled the same area from the Kamakura period to the Meiji Restoration. The castle was completely burnt down at the end of the Edo period and during the Satsuma Rebellion, and no buildings remain, but only the Horiai Gate shown in the image remains. The stone walls remain in a form reminiscent of the bygone era, and the scale of the building can be seen. Inside the castle are the Otate Rui Garden, Sagara Shrine, and Sagara Gokoku Shrine, where the successive heads of the Sagara clan are enshrined as the main deities. The Hitoyoshi area suffered damage from the floods in 2020, and reconstruction efforts are currently underway around the Hitoyoshi Castle ruins and the Kuma River basin. (Original) 相良氏及び人吉藩相良家の居城跡です。 鎌倉時代から明治維新に至るまで同じ地域を治めたため稀有な家だったと言えます。 城は幕末と西南戦争時に全焼してしまい建物は遺っていませんが画像の堀合門のみ現存しています。石垣も往時を思わせる形で遺っており規模の大きさが窺えます。 城内には御館跡庭園や相良神社及び相良護国神社が鎮座しており相良氏歴代当主が主祭神として祀られています。 人吉地域は2020年の水害で被害を被り人吉城跡周辺や球磨川流域は現在も復興に向けた整備が進められています。

(Translated by Google) Even though it is river water, it is emerald blue. Japan's best water quality every year I think it can truly be said to be the most beautiful river in Japan. It's a wonderful river where you can enjoy BBQ, playing in the river, fishing, etc. (Original) 川の水なのにエメラルドブルーです。 毎年水質日本一 まさに日本一きれいな川と言えると思います。 BBQ 川遊び 釣り 等楽しめる素敵な川です。

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful river that flows from Itsuki Village. It eventually joins the Kuma River. (Original) 五木村から流れてくる綺麗な川です。最終的に球磨川に合流します。

(Translated by Google) Governor Kabashima of Kumamoto Prefecture needs to listen to local people! (Original) 熊本県蒲島知事は地元民の話を聞く必要性!

(Translated by Google) There are places that have changed due to disasters, but it's a beautiful river. For play? I have to come 😏 (Original) 災害で変わってしもぅた場所も有るけど すんげー綺麗な川ですよ❗️１度は観に？遊びに？来ないとね😏

(Translated by Google) The Kawabe River has been ranked the best river in Japan for 12 consecutive years in water quality tests. Please come once. (Original) 川辺川は､水質検査12年連続日本一の川です。1度おいでください｡

(Translated by Google) Anyway, it's simple, but the water in Dogyan and Kogyan is beautiful. Is this a river? (Original) とにかく単純ですけどどぎゃんもこぎゃんも水が綺麗これって川?

(Translated by Google) It's a very beautiful river and the scenery is great. (Original) とても綺麗な河川で景色も最高です

(Translated by Google) Koryo green Cheap, wide, a little short The rice was very delicious! There is a practice area, approach, and bunker (Original) 高麗グリーン 安い、広い、ちょい短め ご飯がとても美味しかったです！ 練習場、アプローチ、バンカーあり

super old country club but with some legacy clubhouse was not as good as kuma cc but the courses were more beautiful and easy here

Fairway condition is good. Just a few players.

(Translated by Google) The clubhouse is a little old, but it was nice that the course was very well maintained. It was quite difficult because of the Koryo green and the grass. You can get in a cart, so it looks good in the summer. The food was delicious The correspondence of the staff was also good I want to go again (Original) クラブハウスは少し年季が入ってますが、コースはとても整備されていて良かったです 高麗グリーンで芝目が有り、なかなか難しかったです カートの乗り入れができるので、夏場は良さそうですね 食事も美味しかった スタッフの対応も良かったです また行きたいです

(Translated by Google) The receptionist and employees were very welcoming. Since the facility is old, the information signs are difficult to understand and it's my first time here, so I don't know where I should go. It was difficult to understand. The toilet and bathroom are all old. Amenities are also not complete. However, the course is well maintained and you can enjoy a round. (Original) 受付けの方と従業員さんの対応はとても気持ちよかったです。施設が古いので案内表示とか分かりにくく初めて来たのでどこに行けばいいのか？分かりにくかったですね。トイレ洗面室お風呂すべて古いです。アメニティも充実してません。がコースは整備されていてラウンドなら楽しく回れます。

(Translated by Google) I went from Kumamoto to the free road recommended by Google, but had a hard time getting to Mt. Cheopcheomsan Road. Use of the highway is required, clubhouse carts, etc. Although it is old, the green fairway is well maintained and is short and not sloped, so it is easy to play. (Original) 구마모토에서 구글 무료추천도로 갔는데 첩첩산길로 가느라 고생함. 고속도로 이용 필수, 클럽하우스 카트등 낡았으나 그린 페어웨이 관리 잘되있고 경사가 없고 짧아서 편히 칠수 있는 골프장

(Translated by Google) The fairways were well covered with grass and the course was tricky and interesting. I would like to see CartNavi introduced. On that day, I was unable to enter due to the rain the day before, so it was difficult to gauge the remaining distance. The green was covered with sand and the ball was full of sand in the morning💦 (Original) フェアウェイも芝がしっかり着いててコースもトリッキーで面白いコースでした。 カートナビを導入して欲しいですね。 当日は前日の雨で乗入れが出来なくて残りの距離がわかりづらかった。 グリーンは目砂がまかれて朝イチはボールが砂だらけでした💦

(Translated by Google) The course has some narrow holes, but is relatively wide and flat. The Koma green is in very good condition and the downhill sequence is incredibly fast. The fairways are well grassed and fluffy. There is a large approach practice area. The driving range is a birdcage and is far from the house, so it is rarely used. Wednesday is curry day, and you can enjoy all-you-can-eat curry from the club at a low price. (Original) コースは狭いホールもあるが、比較的幅もあってフラット。高麗グリーンは非常に状態が良く下りの順目は恐ろしく早い。フェアウエイも芝付が良くフカフカ。広いアプローチ練習場がある。ドライビングレンジは鳥籠でハウスから遠いのでほとんど使われていない。水曜日はカレーデイでクラブ積みおろしセルフでカレー食べ放題で格安。

(Translated by Google) The old traditional golf course is cute and although it rains, the greens remain fast. It's nice to have a quick meal and draft beer from Kumamoto~^^ (Original) 오래된 전통있는 골프장 코스는 아기자기하고 비가오지만 그린빠르기는 유지되고있네요. 전반끌나고 간단식사와 쿠마모토산 생맥주 좋습니다~^^