Overview
Head shrine of all Tenmangu; its temporary hall, by Sou Fujimoto, carries a living grove on its roof.
About this place
Dazaifu Tenman-gū (太宰府天満宮) is a Shinto shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is built over the grave of Sugawara no Michizane (845–903) and is one of the main shrines dedicated to Tenjin, the deified form of Michizane.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened:919 Highlights / collection:Important Cultural Property main shrine, Tobiume, Temporary shrine (Sou Fujimoto) Genre:Architecture, Antique art and Buddhist art
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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