Dazaifu

Dazaifu Tenman-gū shrine draws millions of visitors each year to this town in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwest Japan, which flourished as the seat of ancient Kyushu's governing authority. The wider area holds multiple designated historic sites, and the town sits within a region ringed by significant heritage landmarks. A walkable centre with a dense food-and-drink scene serves the steady flow of visitors making the short trip from Fukuoka city.

• Population73,164
• Nearest water0.1 km
• Nearest mountain1.4 km
• UNESCO within 50 km7