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Dazaifu from Fukuoka: a shrine, a plum tree and a sweet stop

A calm day in Dazaifu from Fukuoka: the Tenmangu shrine, the plum trees, the old bridge and the sweet called umegae mochi.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Guides · DazaifuRead the post

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