All Reviews of Kyushu National Museum

If you’re planning a self-guided trip to Fukuoka, I highly recommend visiting Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and the Kyushu National Museum together. You can enjoy two popular spots in one trip!

The museum is right next to Dazaifu and easy to reach on foot, so it fits perfectly into the route. By chance, there was an exhibition of Taiwanese artifacts that day. I don’t usually take the time to appreciate them carefully back in Taiwan, but somehow I ended up really enjoying them in Japan. It felt like a special connection.

After the museum, you can head to Dazaifu’s old shopping street for food and souvenirs. It makes for a rich and fulfilling full-day itinerary. If you love history and culture, don’t miss it!

There’s a lot to see around the museum itself. The area is really interesting.

The entire building is made of glass, and the high ceilings inside make the space feel really open. It's set in peaceful mountains, and you can also visit Dazaifu nearby.

The architecture of the museum is really unique and impressive. It's one of Japan's four major museums. After your visit, you can also stop by Dazaifu Shrine.