Dazaifu Tenmangu

January 6, 2011
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Dazaifu Tenmangu is a Shrine built over the grave of Michizane Sugawara, also known as the God of calligraphy. It is located near the Bay of Hakata in Fukuoka. It is well known as a Shrine to visit in order to wish for success in exams and studies.
Dazaifu Tenmangu
Dazaifu Tenmangu
About to cross the bridge
About to cross the bridge
The shape of the bridge mixed in with the bright red and shady greens was very cool
The shape of the bridge mixed in with the bright red and shady greens was very cool
Lots of people out. It was school holidays, so the children had probably been told to get down here and pray for good exam results
Lots of people out. It was school holidays, so the children had probably been told to get down here and pray for good exam results
A few birds standing back watching all the people go by
A few birds standing back watching all the people go by
A small pond gives a tranquil feel to the whole place
A small pond gives a tranquil feel to the whole place
Lots of action
Lots of action
One of the old looking structures in the grounds. The people here are listening to some entertainment provided by the man on the bottom left
One of the old looking structures in the grounds. The people here are listening to some entertainment provided by the man on the bottom left
Beautiful colors looking out under the roof
Beautiful colors looking out under the roof
Always a good idea to wash up before entering the Temple grounds
Always a good idea to wash up before entering the Temple grounds
Some nice gardens here
Some nice gardens here
Water water water
Water water water
Water looked good on a hot day
Water looked good on a hot day
Nice decorative leaf
Nice decorative leaf
Cleansing water
Cleansing water
Entrance way to the main Shrine
Entrance way to the main Shrine
Reminds me a bit of Asakusa
Reminds me a bit of Asakusa
Style plus
Style plus
Through the doors
Through the doors
The inner grounds
The inner grounds
The doors were magnificent
The doors were magnificent
Even the goldfish looked happy
Even the goldfish looked happy
Plenty of places to buy charms
Plenty of places to buy charms
Omikuji
Omikuji
A priest gives a service
A priest gives a service
Shrine roof
Shrine roof
Side view of the service
Side view of the service
People buying good luck charms, many for passing exams and good luck in studies
People buying good luck charms, many for passing exams and good luck in studies
A closer look at the goods on offer
A closer look at the goods on offer
受験合格
受験合格
Time to go home
Time to go home
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