This is a famous shrine dedicated to the god of learning. Back when I was a student, I used a special pencil from Tenmangu Shrine and wished to pass my entrance exams (and I did!).
When I visited, the main hall was a temporary structure, but it was designed by the same architect who created the Grand Roof Ring for the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The building blended beautifully with the surrounding plants.
There are lots of different omikuji (fortune slips), but the "water omikuji," where the writing appears when you dip it in water, is especially fun.
As for local specialties, I really like the ume-no-mi hijiki from Etoya. It goes perfectly with rice!
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine | Review by みのさん
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A beautifully designed art museum that has won numerous architectural awards. Its concept centers on encounters and learning, and one of its distinctive features is that the layout can be changed using curtains and movable shelves.
Be aware that it is closed on Tuesdays.
Also, the curry and chai at the curry shop very close to the museum are excellent, so it might be worth stopping by. -
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You can get really close to the birds and actually interact with them. It feels like you’re stepping into the birds’ home as a guest.
The flowers are beautifully in bloom too, and there are tons of photo-worthy spots! When I visited, the lotus flowers were blooming and they were gorgeous.
I was especially moved to see a shoebill—famous for barely moving—actually walking around. -
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I go to the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery a lot because I really like the exhibition themes and the way everything is curated.
Another nice perk is that with an exhibition ticket, you can also see the permanent collection and the feature corner for emerging artists.
It also seems that if you show your ticket, some of the restaurants in Opera City offer discounts or other deals.
