The easiest way around Dazaifu is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other.

Alternatively, travelers can opt to buy the following passes to get around: 

• Fukuoka Tourist City Pass Plus Dazaifu

  • Coverage:

    • all trains, subway lines and buses within Fukuoka City

    • all Nishitetsu trains between Fukuoka and Dazaifu

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Price: 1500 Yen

  • Where to buy: Hakata Station

• Mahoroba Bus 1-Day Pass

  • Coverage: most touristic attractions within Dazaifu

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Price: 300 Yen

  • Where to buy: tourist information booths in the area

Public transportation: 

To get from Fukuoka to Dazaifu by public transportation, travelers need to take the Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station to Futsukaichi Station. Transfer to the Dazaifu Line and continue to Dazaifu Station. The total journey takes approximately 45 minutes.

Valid rail passes:

• Fukuoka Tourist City Pass Plus Dazaifu

  • Coverage:

    • all trains, subway lines and buses within Fukuoka City

    • all Nishitetsu trains between Fukuoka and Dazaifu

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Price: 1500 Yen

  • Where to buy: Hakata Station

• Japan Rail Pass

• JR All Kyushu Area Pass

• JR North Kyushu Pass

Nearest airport: 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Fukuoka Airport. 

• by car: approximately 45 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 27 minutes

Rental cars:

We recommend staying in Dazaifu for about one day. 

Hiking
The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.
 

There is one famous festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festival, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
 

• Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Summer Tenjin Festival

  • Date: July 24th and 25th

The nearest and most convenient airport is Fukuoka Airport. 

• by car: approximately 45 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 27 minutes

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• Sakura Mobile Unlimited Wifi / Pocket Wifi