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Head shrine of 12,000 Tenmangu — built over Michizane's tomb, Japan's premier site for academic blessings

The oldest official temple of Kyushu, founded by Emperor Tenji in memory of his mother Empress Saimei

Guardian of Dazaifu's northeast gate since 678, enshrining the matchmaking deity Tamayori-hime

One of Japan's three ordination platforms, founded by Ganjin's disciple

Foundation stones of the 'distant imperial court' that governed Kyushu from the 7th to 11th centuries

A 250-meter approach where the scent of umegae-mochi mingles with a Kengo Kuma-designed Starbucks

The ancient temple developed as Michizane's mausoleum and precursor to Dazaifu Tenmangu

A small shrine marking the site where Michizane is said to have lodged on his way into exile

The mountain fortress where Takahashi Joun and 763 men made their final stand against the Shimazu

Japan's largest ancient mountain fortress, built in 665 after the Battle of Hakusukinoe