From Fukuoka: Dazaifu, Daikozenji & Night Autumn Leaves Tour

Start your foliage trip
at Dazaifu Tenmangu in autumn colors

Meet at the Lawson next to Hakata Station at 9:30 AM and depart. Spend 1 hour 50 minutes at Dazaifu Tenmangu, the head shrine of Tenmangu shrines dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, exploring the vermilion main hall, Tenkai Inari Shrine and the treasure hall, and tasting umegae mochi along the approach.

Walk Daikozenji, Kyushu's sanctuary of autumn leaves

Spend 40 minutes at Daikozenji, a 1,300-year-old Tendai temple in Saga. Every November, more than 3,000 maple trees turn bright red, covering the stone steps and surrounding the temple halls.

Kunenan Garden and Kankyo Geijutsu no Mori

Spend 40 minutes walking the garden paths of Kunenan, a Meiji-era residence garden with ponds, moss and stones, open only from mid to late November (admission ¥1,000, high school age and up). Then spend 40 minutes at Kankyo Geijutsu no Mori in Karatsu, admiring autumn leaves reflected in streams and ponds and the view from Fuyu Sanso (admission ¥1,000 high school age and up, ¥500 elementary and junior high).

Admire night foliage at Kamado Shrine

Finally, spend 50 minutes at Homangu Kamado Shrine admiring illuminated red leaves and crimson shrine buildings. Return to Hakata Station around 7:30 PM.

※ Kunenan's opening dates follow the annual announcement; if it is closed, the tour moves on to the next stop.
※ The illumination schedule at Kamado Shrine may vary according to the shrine.
※ The timing and colors of autumn leaves vary with each year's weather.