[Around Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine] 19 restaurants carefully selected by a gourmet writer! Must-see places for lunch, cafes, eating out, and souvenirs

Dazaifu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Fukuoka Prefecture.

If you visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine or Homangu Kamado Shrine, you can't go wrong with some gourmet food, such as lunch, cafes, snacks to eat on the go, and souvenirs.

But there are so many restaurants that you can't decide where to go... If that sounds like you, then this is a must-read! Our gourmet writers have compiled a list of restaurants around Nishitetsu "Dazaifu" Station from articles that have been introduced on ARNE so far!

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[1 minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Tenzan Dazaifu Main Store

Tenzan Dazaifu Main Store is a Japanese confectionery shop located on the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

This is a take-out specialty Japanese sweets shop famous for its Onigawara Monaka, which is based on the onigawara tiles that were excavated from the ruins of the Dazaifu government office.

The seasonal products such as "Amaou Daifuku Monaka", "Mont Blanc Monaka", "Kudzu Ice Bar", and "Shaved Ice" are very popular and there are often long lines on weekends! It's also recommended for food tours.

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■Tenzan Dazaifu Main Branch
Address: 2-7-12 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[1 minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Fukutaro Dazaifu store

"Fukutaro Dazaifu Store" is a directly managed store of "Fukutaro", famous for its "Menbei" rice crackers.

In addition to refrigerated Spicy Fish Eggs, which is perfect as a souvenir, and "Menbei," they also sell merchandise featuring the cute mascot character Puchiko.

The most popular item is the "Mentaiko Yaki Onigiri" (grilled rice balls with cod roe) which you can eat on the go! (Limited quantity) You can also add toppings such as "Shiso + Spicy Fish Eggs" or "Shiso + Takana" to the crispy grilled rice balls.

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Speaking of eating while walking around Dazaifu, this is it! Fukutaro's "Mentaiko Yaki Onigiri" (grilled rice balls with cod roe) - limited to 200 per day　

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■Fukutaro Dazaifu store
Address: 1-14-28 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[2 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] tōn

Cafe "tōn" is located in Dazaifu's new landmark "NISHIKIMACHI" that opened on February 17, 2023. It is a sister store of the popular cafe "TAGSTÅ" in Fukuoka city.

The building also houses "Loop a Bread" and "Sushi Hirano."

Popular items include the "Two on Cheesecake," which allows you to enjoy two types of cheesecake at once (the top and bottom are baked cheesecakes, and the middle is rare cheesecake), the crispy pie with cream and limited rare cheesecake (changes daily), and the "Mille-feuille," which combines seasonal fruits (strawberries in the photo). "Two on Cheesecake" is also available for takeout.

For lunch, you can enjoy pasta dishes such as "Two-On Pasta," which allows you to enjoy two different flavors for the noodles and sauce, and "Apple Pork Ragu Pasta." The dishes change irregularly, so you can look forward to it when you go out! In addition to being served as a single item, it can also be enjoyed as a course.

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A stylish new attraction in Dazaifu! A cafe where you can enjoy two delicious "two-on" cheesecakes and pastas at once

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■tōn (Toon)
Address: 2-7-5 Saifu, Dazaifu City

[2 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] AMARILLO

AMARILLO, Kyushu's first specialty store for Catalana, a sweet dessert originating in Spain, opened on October 23, 2022.

"Catalana" is very similar to creme brulée, and has a taste similar to ice cream and pudding. Usually the surface is caramelized, but at this shop it is not seared, and it is enjoyed like a cake with various sauces.

In addition to eating in, you can also take out bottled Catalana, "Catalana Cookies," and the Japanese black tea leaves used in the shop. There is also the "Cookie Sandwich Catalana," which is perfect for eating on the go.

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Opened right next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine! Great for cafe use or souvenirs ♡ Kyushu's first "Catalana" specialty store　

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■AMARILLO
Address: 2-6-20 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[2-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Chikushian Main Store

Chikushian Main Store is located a little way down a side street from the approach to the shrine, and is marked by a white lantern.

The popular menu item "Chikusian Karaage" is an exquisite match of their proud spicy sauce and the juices of the fried chicken. The innovative "Dazaifu Burger" is a fried chicken sandwich with the sourness of Dazaifu's specialty "Tobiume" and tartar sauce, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.

Fried chicken and hamburgers are available for both eat-in and take-out!

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[Around Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine] From visiting shrines to lunch, cafes, and sweet treats! A recommended course for a day trip

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■ Chikushian Main Store
Address: 3-2-2 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[2-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Coba Cafe

Coba Cafe is a stylish and popular cafe where many customers wait in line every day.

There are many delicious and well-presented menu items on the menu, including curry, daily lunch plates, and sweets like pudding and cheesecake.

The fruit parfaits that are available for a limited time each season are especially popular.

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■coba cafe
Address: 2-7-4 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[2-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Dazaifu SUGIRU (formerly Dazaifu Bananaju)

Dazaifu Bananaju, a banana juice specialty store, reopened in December 2022 as Dazaifu SUGIRU.

The main dish is yangnyeom chicken, and it is available for take-out as well as eat-in.

You can enjoy five different types: "Yangnyeom Chicken so spicy you'll lick up every last drop of sauce", "Yangnyeom Chicken (spicy) so addictive", "Honey Butter Chicken with an addictive sweet-salty flavor", "Magma Chicken so delicious you'll explode", and "Super spicy yangnyeom so spicy it's like a punishment game".

You can also enjoy the previously sold banana juice "Banana Juice - Rich in Bananas," limited to 30 cups per day.

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Recommended for eating around Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine! A restaurant serving deliciously spicy and addictive "yangnyeom chicken"　

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■Dazaifu SUGIRU (too much)
Address: 3-1-19 Saifu, Dazaifu City

[3 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] &Myuu

"&Myuu" is a chocolate specialty store that opened in December 2020.

The chocolate is mainly organic and is an original blend made by the owner, and many of the ingredients, such as the fresh cream and cream cheese, are produced in Kyushu.

There are usually around 10 different types on display.

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"＆Myuu" is a newly opened chocolate specialty store in the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine area.　

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■＆Myuu
Address: 2-4-8 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[3-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Chocolobu Dazaifu store

Chocolobu Dazaifu opened on June 17, 2022. It is a sister store of Cafe Rob, which is famous for its Taiwanese pancakes.

It is located inside the chocolate specialty store "&Myuu." mentioned above, and you can enjoy chocolate-focused pancakes, dorayaki, and drinks.

All items are available for take-out, and you can also eat in the store.

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A new and exciting store has opened in Dazaifu! "A new staple for eating on the go" Fluffy pancakes with rich, creamy chocolate sauce　

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■ Chocolobu Dazaifu store
Address: 2-4-8 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[3-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Aji no Spicy Fish Eggs Fukuya Dazaifu branch

"Aji no Spicy Fish Eggs Dazaifu Store" is located along the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

A wide range of Fukuya's popular products, including Spicy Fish Eggs, are lined up.

The "Warm Dashi Mentaiko Chazuke" comes in a takeaway cup and is perfect for eating on the go.

Also, the attached cafe "Tarafuku Chaya" is exclusively offering the "Mentaiko Chazuke Zen ~Two-tiered Tower Style~". This dish, presented like an afternoon tea, allows you to compare the luxurious taste of Spicy Fish Eggs and other popular products. You can enjoy three delicious dishes in one meal: mentaiko rice, mentaiko tororo rice bowl, and mentaiko chazuke.

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"Fukuya" popular Spicy Fish Eggs luxuriously compared! "SNS trending" new specialty lunch only available at Dazaifu store　

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■ Spicy Fish Eggs Dazaifu branch
Address: 3-2-47 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[3-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Kotorii Sabo

Kotorii Sabo is a traditional Japanese cafe located along Kotorii Shoji, a street where cafes and general stores are opening one after another, just a short distance from the approach to Dazaifu.

In addition to lunch, the "Kotorii Fresh Pudding" is popular, made with fresh eggs and milk without using any heat. The "Fresh Pudding Ice Cream" is also popular, and can be eaten on the go.

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■ Kotorii Sabo
Address: 3-2-14 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[3-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] CAFE COCCOLO

Also located on Kotorii-koji is CAFE COCCOLO, a cafe restaurant located in a renovated historic building constructed at the end of the Edo period.

This Western restaurant serves Italian and French cuisine, and serves pasta, hamburgers, curry, and breathtakingly beautiful sweets.

The second floor of the restaurant is a spacious space where you have to take off your shoes, making it a child-friendly restaurant.

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■ CAFE COCCOLO
Address: 3-3-2 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[4 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Kagunokonomi

Kagunokonomi opened on December 25th, 2020.

This shop sells "Japanese Chestnut Gold Thread Mont Blanc," made with 1mm ultra-fine Japanese chestnut paste that has a "5-minute expiration date." Inside the paste is homemade soft serve ice cream and meringue.

First, you buy a ticket from the ticket machine in front of the store before entering. Eating in is only available at the standing counter.

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The expiration date is only 5 minutes!? The gold thread Mont Blanc specialty store "Koka" that opened on the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is now a hot topic

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Fragrant sweets
Address: 3-2-39 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[4 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] 3°C cafe (Sand Cafe)

3°C cafe (Sand Cafe) is a cafe located along the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, about a one-minute walk from the shrine.

There is seating on the first and second floors, with the second floor being a very spacious space with around 60 seats.

You can casually enjoy authentic dishes made by chefs and pastry chefs.

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■3°C cafe (Sand Cafe)
Address: 4-6-16 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[5 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Cheesecake Laboratory

Although it is a little far from the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, the popular shop "Cheesecake Laboratory" is well known to cheesecake lovers.

The standard menu consists of two types of cheesecake, "White Cheesecake" and "Black Cheesecake", both made with cream cheese, fresh cream, sugar, and white chocolate. The "Seasonal Cheesecake", which is made with seasonal fruits and is available in limited quantities, is also very popular.

In addition to eat-in options, they also offer take-out items, making them a great souvenir.

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■Cheesecake Laboratory
Address: 2-8-33 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[6 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] CoRicco Cafe

CoRicco Cafe, a hidden cafe that opened in April 2021, is located in a residential area just a one-minute walk from Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

The interior of the restaurant requires you to take off your shoes, creating a homely atmosphere. There is also terrace seating.

The owner's main business is importing Italian olive oil, dried tomatoes, and other products, so there is a wide variety of olive oils on each table that you can freely drizzle on your lunches, sweets, and other dishes.

"Kamata Pudding" is also available for takeout.

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A hidden gem cafe near Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine! "Limited time only" sweet and delicious "Strawberry Tart" (Saifu, Dazaifu City)　

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■CoRicco Cafe
Address: 4-2-46 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[6 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Cafe Succulent Club

When it first opened, Cafe Succulent Club wasn't a cafe, but a shop specializing in succulents.

The "souffle pancakes," limited to 30 servings per day, are extremely popular! Driftwood, succulents, and stone art are also available for purchase.

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They melt! Fluffy and bubbly soufflé pancakes ♡ A stylish cafe surrounded by succulents and art (Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)

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■ Cafe Succulent Club
Address: 2-1-22 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[7 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Curry & Cafe Sawa

Curry & Cafe Sawa, a traditional Japanese house cafe that opened in July 2021, is located just a few minutes' walk from the main shrine of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

Be careful not to just pass by this old-style Japanese-style store as it is an actual house that has been renovated! Look for the sign and the noren curtain.

You can enjoy spicy curry and coffee in a homey atmosphere that will make you want to say, "I'm back!"

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Right next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine! Take-out available! Authentic spice curry at a traditional Japanese-style cafe (Dazaifu City)

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■ Curry & Cafe Sawa
Address: 4-8-2 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

[10 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station] Dazaifu Hareka

Dazaifu Hareka opened on May 3, 2022.

Although it is mainly a takeaway establishment, there is a rest area at the back of the store that you can also use.

Our top recommendations are the "fresh shakes" and "organic smoothies" made using seasonal fruits and ingredients.

In addition to sweets such as pudding, monaka, and donuts that are recommended as souvenirs, they also offer light snacks such as breads such as [open sandwiches] made with ingredients unique to Fukuoka.

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A new store that only those in the know will notice! A cafe with a selection of souvenir sweets that you'll want to stop by when sightseeing in Dazaifu

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■ Dazaifu Harekasa
Address: 2-2-1 Gojo, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

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All of these restaurants were introduced by writers who are knowledgeable about delicious food. Please use this as a reference and try them out. (Written by ARNE Editorial Department)
*This article contains information current at the time of publication.

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※Text and images:chippachapus、Detour、ayu.latte、CHIHIRO、Mai Ito
*Image: Chikushian Main Store,MH0646/Shutterstock

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