Public Temple and Shrine Bus Tour from Fukuoka

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Dazaifu Tenmangu - The main shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning (about 90 minutes, free time for activities) Dazaifu Tenmangu enshrines the well-known god of learning, Sugawara no Michizane. It is the main shrine among approximately 12,000 Tenmangu shrines in Japan and the largest shrine in Kyushu. Besides the vermilion-colored main hall and the surrounding gardens, there are many historical buildings in Dazaifu Tenmangu, such as Tenkai Inari Shrine, Treasure Hall, and Sugawara History Museum. Japanese students often come to the shrine before exams to pray for passing the exams and having a smooth school career. There are numerous popular snack and gift shops on both sides of the approach road to Dazaifu, and all kinds of small shops are well worth visiting. In particular, the "ume mochi" here must be tasted. The sticky outer skin and red bean filling are sweet but not greasy and are definitely worth a try.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Nyoirinji Frog Temple - The clear sound of the wind chimes carrying wishes echoes in the temple (about 40 minutes, free time for activities) Nyoirinji Frog Temple is said to have been built by the Japanese eminent monk Gyoki in the Nara period. It enshrines the Nyoirin Kannon and blesses the wishes of those who come to pray to come true. It is also a designated cultural property in Fukuoka Prefecture. Nyorin-ji Temple is famous under the nickname "Frog Temple". In addition, you can enjoy the different sceneries of the four seasons here, such as cherry blossoms and hydrangeas in spring, maple leaves in autumn, and greenery in summer. Especially when summer comes, thousands of "wind chimes" with wishes to spend the summer safely are decorated in the temple. The sound is cool and makes people forget the summer heat. ※ In the temple, each wind chime sells for 500 yen. Please write down your wish and offer it in the temple.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Yufuin Onsen (free time for activities, lunch fees are at your own expense) "Yufuin Onsen" Yufuin Onsen is voted as the number one tourist destination in the hearts of Japanese girls. Because Yufuin Onsen is surrounded by mountains, it has a more peaceful and gentle feeling, making people feel extremely relaxed. Because you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while satisfying your taste buds, you are completely surrounded by happiness. The "sightseeing carriage" in Yufuin Onsen started more than 30 years ago and has now become a famous sightseeing spot in Yufuin. The route starts from in front of JR Yufuin Station, passes through Fuzan-ji Temple and Unagi Hime Shrine, and returns to the station. Yunotsubo Street is located at the foot of Yufudake. There are souvenir shops selling Oita specialties such as yuzu pepper and restaurants serving local delicacies such as fried chicken tempura on both sides of the street, and tourists are in an endless stream.

  2 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  When spring comes, the cherry blossoms on both sides of the Oita River will bloom. Under the blue sky and white clouds, with Yufudake as the background, the light pink cherry blossoms and the rapeseed flowers on both sides are extremely beautiful, adding more colors to the spring here.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email.

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