Dazaifu Tenmangu garden east area

Plum blossom

According to legend this tree flew to Dazaifu from Kyoto, following Lord Michizane.

Maybe that is why these are many plum trees in the local precincts.

The most popular time to visit the shrine is in the spring, when the scent of the countless plum trees fills the air.

Many people visit Dazaifu to see the plum blossoms in February and March.