Dazaifu Itinerary: Day Trip From Fukuoka To Dazaifu

by Emily | posted in: Kyushu Japan | 0

Last updated on May 16th, 2026

Read on my Dazaifu itinerary with the recommended walking route. A great place for an easy day trip with less than an hour away from Fukuoka to Dazaifu by train or bus.

Located just 18 km southeast of Fukuoka city, Dazaifu (大宰府) is a historical small town in Kyushu. In the 7th century, Dazaifu played an important role as the administrative center in Kyushu for over 500 years. Nowadays, Dazaifu attracts millions of visitors to the famous Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. It is an important shrine and particularly beautiful with lines of plum trees especially during full bloom from late February to mid-March.

Besides the popular Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Dazaifu also offers a lot of interesting things to do and eat for an easy day trip from Fukuoka. Enjoy your time visit the historical shrine and temple, visit the exhibition in the newly open Kyushu National Museum and taste Japanese local sweet (umegae mochi).

Read on my Dazaifu travel guide blog if you want to know more about planning on your Dazaifu itinerary including how to get there and getting around in Dazaifu. Besides, we also included some of the interesting things to do and what to eat in Dazaifu. Check it out.

From Fukuoka To Dazaifu

The nearest city to get to Dazaifu is from Fukuoka by 30 minutes train ride. So it very easy to plan for a day trip from Fukuoka to Dazaifu. But, there are various ways to get to Dazaifu from Fukuoka including Nishitetsu train, direct bus, and JR train combined with Nishitetsu train.

Here are all the possible transportation options from Fukuoka to Dazaifu for your reference.

By Train

From Fukuoka to Dazaifu by Nishitetsu Train

By Nishitetsu Train: From Nishitetsu-Tenjin Station to Nishitetsu-Futsukaichi Station on Nishitetsu-Tenjin-Omuta Line. Next, transfer to Dazaifu Station on Nishitetsu-Dazaifu. The journey takes about 50 minutes with ¥400. During morning from 9:00 to 12:00, there is also Limited Express or Express train departing from Nishitetsu-Tenjin Fukuoka station to Dazaifu Station which does not require a transfer.

By JR Train: From JR Hakata Station (Fukuoka), take the JR train to JR Futsukaichi Station and walk for about 20 minutes on foot to Nishitetsu-Futsukaichi Station. From there, transfer to Nishitetsu train to Dazaifu Station by train on Nishitetsu-Dazaifu. It takes about 90 minutes for a complete journey at ¥420 (JR train ¥270 and Nishitetsu train at ¥150). JR Pass is covered for this ride.

Take note that Nishitetsu-Futsukaichi and JR Futsukaichi Station are not adjacent to about 15 minutes of walking distance.

By Bus

By Bus: From Hakata bus terminal (Fukuoka) to Dazaifu Station (Dazaifu) by Nishitetsu Dazaifu Liner Bus “Tabito” with 40 minutes at ¥600. The bus departed every 20 to 30 minutes. Besides, the bus will make a few stops including Fukuoka International Airport while heading to Dazaifu station.

Among all the transport options, getting to Dazaifu from Fukuoka by Nishitetsu train is the easiest and most convenient way. For JR pass holder, travelers can save on a few bucks by the journey from Hakata station to JR Futsukaichi station. But it required to transfer at Nishitetsu-Futsukaichi station by 15 minutes walk.

Dazaifu Itinerary: What To Do and Eat in Dazaifu

The Dazaifu is connected by Nishitetsu-Dazaifu station and perfect for a day trip from Fukuoka by public transport. Once you reached Nishitetsu Dazaifu station by bus or train, Dazaifu can be easily getting around. This compact city is perfect to explore on foot with all important sights can be found within 30 minutes walk. Planning a walking route ensures that you can see everything in your Dazaifu itinerary. Besides, make sure to wear a pair of comfortable shoes to enjoy your day trip to Dazaifu.

Here’s my walking route in Dazaifu itinerary:

Start from Dazaifu Station
Strolling Through Tenjinsama-dori
Try Dazaifu Popular Japanese Sweet: Umegae mochi
Coffee Break in Wooden Starbucks Concept Store
Pray For Good Luck in Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Visit Kyushu National Museum

Strolling Through Tenjinsama-dori

As soon as you exit Dazaifu Station, you will see Tenjinsama-dori. It is the main shopping street in Dazaifu lined with many restaurants, stores, and cafes on both sides of the street. It leads from the station to the entrance of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Dazaifu’s most important shrine.

There are many shops selling Japanese souvenirs and local snacks along the street. But the most popular item is Umegae mochi with people lining to try on this local snack in Dazaifu. You can get it now or later at the end of the visit.

Fukuoka Traditional Japanese Sweet — Daifuku

Besides the popular Umegae mochi, another worth recommended Japanese traditional sweet is Daifuku. It is a rice cake stuffed with sweet bean jam and fresh cream, beautifully topped with seasonal fruit such as strawberry, grape, peach, and even sakura.

There is also an Information Centre with a restroom at the end of the shopping street. Great place to pick a map or clear your doubt on your Dazaifu itinerary.

Try Dazaifu Popular Japanese Sweet: Umegae mochi

Although Umegae mochi is directly translated to “plum rice dumpling”, it is actually grilled sweet dumpling with red bean paste wrapped in mochi. Along the shopping street, there are many shops selling this Japanese traditional sweet along the street. You even have the opportunity to view on how the making of Umegae mochi at cast iron molds over a flame.

Fukuoka Food Guide - Umegae Mochi — Dazaifu Must Try – Umegae Mochi

We also buy one to try on this Dazaifu must eat food. Make sure to eat it while still hot right off from the grill. It was slightly crispy on the outside while the inside was sweet. Not too bad with the price of ¥120. You can also buy some and bring back as souvenirs.

Coffee Break in Wooden Starbucks Concept Store

Located on the way to the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Starbucks Dazaifu Tenmangu Omotesando Store stand ahead among the traditional souvenir shops along the streets. It is the only Starbucks concept store in Kyushu and famous for its woodwork design by using a traditional Japanese method, Kigumi. The woods were cut and slotted together without using single nails to solidity the wooden structure. Truly a unique design and worth spending time for a coffee break in the Starbucks store.

Getting there: 3 minutes walk from Dazaifu Station.

Pray For Good Luck in Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

From the Torii gate, we followed the path and walked into the Dazaifu Shrine. We first meet with the beautiful pond with bright red color arched bridges that lead you to the shrine. The arches bridges were composed with three sections which symbolize the past, present, and future. While the pond was build in the Japanese character of heart-shaped. The view was very gorgeous with lots of photo opportunities.

If you are interested, you can visit the Dazaifu Tenmangu Museum with a ¥400 entrance fee which located between the pond and the main hall. It houses and displays various important treasures from the shrine. Passed through the bridges and continue walked into the courtyard of the shrine.

The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (大宰府天満宮, Dazaifu Tenmangū) is one of Kyushu’s most historical temple. It is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane, an important scholar politician in Japan, and was associated with the Shinto god of learning. So it is particularly popular during exam time among students. Many students from Japan purposely come to Dazaifu to pray for good luck in the exam.

Together with the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine also one of the most important Tenmangu shrines in Japan. Many visitors were praying for best luck in the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. You can also buy a good luck charm and pray for the best luck before leaving the shrine.

Besides, don’t forget to touch the ox statue to pray for good luck. It is located beside the torii gate in Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

Getting there: 5 minutes walk from Dazaifu station.

Visit Kyushu National Museum

Located about 5 minutes walk from Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Kyushu National Museum (九州国立博物館, Kyūshū Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) proud itself as the 4th national museum in Japan after Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara. It was grandly opened in 2005 and build with massive blue modern contemporary. The exterior of Kyushu National Museum has resembled a sports stadium.

The modern design is totally different from the traditional atmosphere in Dazaifu, making it one of the unique attractions in Dazaifu. It has welcomed more than millions of visitors since its opening.

The entrance to the first floor is free for a souvenir shop, cafe, restaurant, and an interactive gallery known as ajippa. While the main permanent exhibition is located on the 4th floor with an admission fee of ¥430. It is the best place in Kyushu to learn about the pre-modern history of East Asia with Japan. Travelers will inspire by its spacious collection of Japanese artifacts related to Kyushu history. It will also host a special exhibition on the third floor with an additional admission fee.

Worth visiting the Kyushu National Museum if you love to explore the history of Kyushu and Japan.

Get The Kyushu National Museum Admission Ticket

Getting there: 5 minutes walk from Dazaifu Tenmangu.

Overview: Day Trip To Dazaifu Itinerary

In short, if you are looking to take a short day trip from Fukuoka, look no further than Dazaifu. A good place from the hustle and bustle of city life in Fukuoka. Added, getting to Dazaifu from Fukuoka is very convenient and easy. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, a day trip to Dazaifu is really worth for visit. lastly, I hope the above recommendation day trip from Fukuoka to Dazaifu can inspire you to include the Dazaifu itinerary into your Kyushu trip. Happy travel to Dazaifu.

If you are looking for more information about traveling in Fukuoka and Kyushu, take a look at our travel blog post below.

Planning on the Kyushu itinerary? Check out Kyushu Itinerary: Ultimate Travel Guide For Kyushu Trip.

Prague Food Guide: The Best Prague Local Restaurant

by Emily | posted in: Czech Republic, Europe Food Guide | 0

Last updated on May 16th, 2026

Here is our Prague food guide that covers the best food from must-eat street food to traditional Czech dishes in a unique restaurant scene. A wonderful Prague foodie hunt if you are looking for where and what to eat in Prague.

Whenever I go to travel, I always feel compelled to write out all the best food that we tried during the trip. There’s so much delicious food in one country and trying new food and drinks is one of the best things during travel. Although we did not spend many days in Prague, what we eat in this Prague food guide is something highlighted during our trip.

This Prague food guide blog post isn’t a definitive answer to the question of the best food in Prague by any means, but I hope that I can give you even the tiniest idea of what to eat and where to find them in Prague.

Tips For Prague Food Guide

What Restaurant To Eat in Prague — Best Czech Cuisine from Lokal Restaurant in Prague

There is much mouthwatering food in Prague awaiting you to discover. The amazing Prague city is littered with countless food spots and restaurants that you hardly can’t miss during your visit. Most importantly, the food price is so cheap in Prague. You can have a food feast in Prague without breaking your pocket. Here, we listed down some of the tasty best food we had in Prague.

If you’re curious about it, read on for more details on what to eat in Prague if you want to visit Prague with a happy tummy!

Prague Food Guide (Where and What to eat in Prague):

Prague Must Eat Street Food: Trdelnik from Trdlo
Best Czech Cuisine from Lokal: Beer Foam, Fried Cheese, Czech Goulash, Svickova
Best Value Czech Food from Restaurant V Cipu: Goulash in the Loaf, Pork Knuckle, Roasted Duck Leg
Framer market: local Prague beer and sausage

Pro Tips: Prague is a foodie paradise but if you want to find the most authentic spots, you need a local guide. Join the Prague Foodie Tour to find these hidden places to sample the food and learn about Czech culture and cuisine in the process!

Prague Travel Tips: We recommended to stay nearby Prague Area 1 for easy getting around and food hunting. The Hotel Rott is centrally situated on the historical Malé Naměstí, next to Old Town Square. It has a high reputation by offering great size rooms with clean bed. Popular pick in Prague.

Trdelnik: Must-Eat Prague Street Food

Trdelník — Must-Eat Prague Street Food: Trdelnik

Of course, we’re starting with the must-eat food in this Prague food guide list. Trdelnik or chimney cakes are a type of sweet pastry that is made with yeast dough glazed in sugar that is wrapped around a spindle called “trdlo”. It is then cooked over an open flame by rotated continuously until the dough is cooked in golden brown color perfection with sugar caramelized.

For me personally, Trdelnik is my favorite street food that we tried during our trip. It is a classic Prague street food that can be found in almost every stand or corner in Prague. Although this popular sweet pastry is not a traditional food and is known made for tourists. But we doubt you can’t visit Prague without trying one of these. We can’t resist it during our trip and truly love it.

Best Trdelnik in Prague: Trdlo

For the best Trdelnik in Prague, we recommended Trdlo, possibly the biggest name around the old town serving up this Czech favorite. We had the best Trdelnik from the Trdlo located nearby the Charles Bridge. It is just on the left once you cross the bridge from the old town.

There is always a queue outside but the staff is very efficient. Take note that there is no seating inside the shop. You make your order follow the queue and take it to go.

Good variety to choose from to suit everyone. You can just have a plain cone or choose different fillings. Ice cream, whipped cream, fruits or Nutella, or all of the above. The price is not cheap to try on this Czech favorite. But then it is a big serve that can be shared for two.

We opted for the chocolate one which was filled with warm runny chocolate. It was so fresh, and delicious, and we love it! A fresh, warm trdelník is a treat well worth savoring. Highly Recommend!

Best Czech Food from Lokal Prague

Best Prague Restaurant - Lokal — Best Prague Restaurant – Lokal

One of the best meals during our Prague visit was lunch in Lokal. The popular Lokal was a very good place for classic Czech food. It is a chain of stylish gastro-pubs, which boasts 5 locations in Prague. All the places are always busy and usually have to wait for a table.

We visited the Lokal U Bile Kuzelky after our visit from Prague Castle in the late afternoon. But still, it is massively popular with both locals and visitors. But glad that we soon got a table after a short wait.

The Lokal menu featured interesting Czech culinary delights like steak tartare, fried cheese, organ meat sausage, lard bread, and shaved ham with horseradish. We ordered some of the best picks and all the food we tried was delicious.

Beer Foam From Lokal

Make sure to try their beer in Local as their beer is made locally and served cold and crisp within a short distance from the cask to the table. The “beer foam” with different levels of foam was unique to the Czech beer-drinking culture.

We tried the foam beer, mainly because we were curious about what it was. It was so refreshing and fun experience. We completely enjoyed the beer served with more than half a mug with foam (milk) and loved drinking it that way. I highly recommend it and make sure to give it a try.

Fried Cheese

The Fried Cheese is one of the popular dishes which apparently is a must-to-eat in Lokal. The Adam cheese is fried in deep oil, and smeared with flour, eggs, and bread crumbs. Dutch originated Edam cheese is the most consumed cheese in Czechia.

We ordered the fried cheese in Lokal and it was so good. The cheese was perfectly warm and melted without being runny.

Czech Goulash

Must Eat food in Prague - Goulash — Must Eat Food in Prague – Goulash

The beef goulash from Lokal was fantastic. The delicious tender meat in a tasty sauce topped off with heavy bread dumplings were served alongside which are all you can eat. The goulash tasted good but the dumplings were not to our liking. The texture was like spongy white bread, not as expected.

Svickova

Next on our order is Svickova; Sirloin beef in cream sauce is considered the queen of Czech sauce-based dishes. The roasted beef went well with the cream sauce and was flavorful. But still, we voted for the goulash compared with Svickova.

All in all, Lokal is one of the best restaurants for the best Czech food in Prague. Basic fare, very filling, and tasty too. It was a very good experience during our food trip. The service was friendly and efficient. Moreover, the ambiance was lively. Worth a visit if you want some authentic traditional Czech food.

Best Value Prague Restaurant: V Cipu

Another worth recommended restaurant for the best Czech food in Prague is Restaurant V Cipu. This Czech pub restaurant serves Czech classics food at reasonable prices near the Old Town square. It is accessed either via a small arcade or a narrow street leading towards Old Town Square.

For the best Trdelnik in Prague, we recommended Trdlo, possibly the biggest name around the old town serving up this Czech favorite. We had the best Trdelnik from the Trdlo located nearby the Charles Bridge. It is just on the left once you cross the bridge from the old town. There is always a queue outside but the staff are very efficient. There is no seating inside the shop. You make your order follow the queue and take it to go. — Prague Best value restaurant – V Cipu

Restaurant V Cipu is a lovely busy place with a vaulted ceiling typical restaurant in Prague. The service was good but not great. But we wouldn’t complain as they were very busy dealing with many customers in different languages. Besides, their menu is quite extensive and offers Czech dishes like goulash, and schnitzel but also pasta, fish, and salads.

Goulash in the Loaf

Among all the dishes ordered, we particularly like the tasty goulash served in the loaf. It was an entire basket of bread and we couldn’t finish all of it. But don’t get me wrong. The goulash was plentiful, hot, and very tasty.

Pork Knuckle

Next, the gorgeous pork knuckle was another great find. It was crispy on the skin, and juicy, tender inside. Although it might a bit greasy we all love it!

Roasted Duck Leg

Besides, we also ordered the excellent roast duck leg. A quarter of duck leg was served with red cabbage and dumplings as the perfect side. Absolutely delicious and huge portions.

Our meal in V Cipu is a wonderful dining experience. For the price, location, and food value, this restaurant can’t be beaten. The portions were quite big and the side dishes also came in big portions. You’ll be pleased with the bill, compared to other places in the Old town square. The best restaurant in Prague with tasty food at a very decent price.

Prague Farmer Market

If you want an authentic local vibe of street food to eat then Farmer Market is the place to go. This is where you can grab some beer and eat like a local. There are several farmer markets in Prague city.

Although these places aren’t exactly something that SHOULD eat in Prague. But it is something you might want to consider if you find yourself looking for a place to rest or some snack or drink when you’re wandering in town.

Local Prague Beer

We went to Farmers Market in Prague 1 which is conveniently located nearby the city area. There were many stands selling traditional food, handmade clothing, toys, and local produce.

Variety of Sausage

Prague Best Cheap Eat - Sausage — Freshly baked Sausage

We were surprised that many people were enjoying their time here. You can pick the freshly baked sausages with local beer and enjoy it. One of the best cheaps eats in Prague. Besides, here are some of the popular local beers in Prague: Pilsner Urquell, Budweiser Budvar, and Staropramen.

Something to note is that we recommended visiting the Farmer’s Market Naplavka if you are in Prague on Saturday morning. It is the most happening farmer market in Prague along the Vltara River. You can taste beer, wine, cheese, ham, sandwiches, sausages, and all sorts of local food here.

Overview: Prague Food Guide

There you have it, my edition of the Prague food guide for the best food to eat in Prague. It’s numerous must-eat food from every price range, doesn’t it? Of course, there is still much more delicious Czech food that we missed out in this Prague food blog. But we hope it has met your appetite for Prague’s gastronomic offerings. Lastly, share with me your favorite food you tried in Prague. Enjoy your food hunting in Prague.

Next, the following posts provide more in-depth information about Prague travel including transportation, foodie guide, travel tips, and tours in Prague. Be sure to check out our travel guide below if you are looking for a little inspiration.

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