The "Monzen Matsuri" held in the plum season along the approach and in the grounds of Dazaifu Tenmangu and around Dazaifu City. In 2026 it ran from February 7 to March 20 (a national holiday), free of charge.
About 6,000 ume trees of some 200 varieties grow in the shrine grounds, starting with the sacred "Tobiume" tree in front of the main hall and blooming one after another.
In 2026 the programme included the departure ceremony of the plum-viewing train and a parade in Manyo-era costume (February 7), a re-enactment of the "plum blossom banquet" (February 7), the Dazaifu Ume no Ichi market (February 23), the Kyokusui no En poetry party (March 1), the Ume-age ceremonies (March 7 and 14) and the Monzen Matsuri fair (March 20).
It is about 5 minutes on foot from Dazaifu Station on the Nishitetsu Dazaifu Line. Enquiries: Dazaifu City Tourist Information Center (092-925-1880).
Dates are based on the organizers' announcements and may change with the weather or the bloom. Please check the official information before you go.
