Fukuoka trip/Fukuoka tour

2017年に「『神宿る島』宗像・沖ノ島と関連遺産群」として世界遺産に登録された宗像大社は福岡を代表する名所です。日本各地の宗像神を祀る約6200社の総本社で、主祭神・宗像三女神を祀る沖津宮、中津宮、辺津宮の三宮の総称です。宗像大社・辺津宮(へつみや)は九州本土にあり海岸から釣川を3㎞さかのぼったところに鎮座しています。中津宮のある大島へは、フェリーで約25分、縁結びにご利益があるといわれています。沖ノ島にある沖津宮は、島自体が聖域とされ原則として上陸禁止となっています。

Yanagawa, about 50 minutes from Hakata, is a water town. Formerly known as a specialty eel production area, "steamed eel" was invented by the owner of "Gensho Motoyoshiya" in the mid-Edo period. This specialty dish is steamed eel kabayaki and rice together, and happiness will come over you when you bite into the fluffy eel! Another specialty is the river boat ride, which goes around the moat of Yanagawa Castle, which was built about 420 years ago. Why not spend a relaxing time experiencing Yanagawa's nature, with cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, and autumn leaves?

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a shrine located in Dazaifu City, about 20 minutes south by train from Hakata. The shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, and is visited by many students during exam season. It is also a popular tourist destination representing Fukuoka, and not only the grounds but also the approach to the shrine are lined with charming shops. Amulets are available in various forms, including academic charms and charms for warding off disasters and misfortunes. Two types of goshuin (red seal) are available at the goshuin counter next to the main hall: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and Tenkai Inari Shrine. The initial offering is a "donation," but it is recommended to give around 300 to 500 yen. There are many restaurants in front of Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station, and you can have lunch at Hakata ramen.