There is an admission fee of 400 yen for the general public. While there weren't any particularly memorable exhibits, the numerous pamphlets (about the Mizuki ruins, the island where gods reside, etc.) were useful.
March 20, 2026.
For us, Dazaifu means Tenmangu Shrine. We thought the capital was centered around Tenmangu Shrine, but we were wrong. The capital was built in a basin protected by mountain castles such as Ono Castle and Kii Castle, and water castles that blocked the narrow mountain roads like dams.
A female volunteer passionately and thoroughly explained the history of Dazaifu and the exile of Fujiwara no Michizane, which deepened our understanding. The volunteer's eyes were so intense that the other volunteer couldn't look away. We also learned that it is the birthplace of the Reiwa era, so we give it 5 stars.
It's a small museum, but you can learn a lot about the history and changes of Dazaifu. The models of the Plum Blossom Banquet and the townscape of the time are incredibly detailed. Admission was 200 yen for adults when I visited.
