It was still early after we got back to Fukuoka from Dazaifu so needed to fill time before dinner. Naturally this means more exploring and there were parts of Hakata, the center of Fukuoka, that had some interesting sites.

On today's schedule is a day trip to the city of Dazaifu, about 30 minutes from Fukuoka, home of one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines - Dazaifu Tenmangu. It is dedicate to Tenjin, a spirit/god representing knowledge and draws many, many students before the various entry exams.