Dazaifu

This small city, established in the 7th century, is best known for the Tenmangu Shine. But of course there are many more temples and shrines! And in 2005, the very impressive building housing the Kyushu National Museum was opened.

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All photos above are taken in and around Tenmangu Shrine

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The five photos above are of Tenkai Inari Shrine, and below is the Kyushu National Museum

Nokonoshima

Just 10 mins via ferry … and wonderfully peaceful if you avoid the Nokonoshima Island Park! But with only an occasional bicycle, we were able to remove our face masks for a longish walk along the coast. There were so many orchards of various citrus fruit; and at the ‘shop’ for local produce young children were selling the fruit. We enjoyed some frozen yoghurt with a delicious locally produced orangey sauce.

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