Dazaifu

Overview

Dazaifu was a regional government office established in Chikuzen Province in Kyushu in the late 7th century. Its principal duties were military affairs and diplomacy, and it also oversaw the internal administration of the Kyushu region. The center of its government seat corresponds to present-day Dazaifu and Chikushino in Fukuoka Prefecture and is designated a Special Historic Site.

Highlights

• ●A regional government office placed in Chikuzen Province in the late 7th century
• ●A historical role centered on military affairs and diplomacy
• ●A government seat site designated a Historic Site and Special Historic Site
• ●Recognition as part of Japan Heritage

History

Established in the late 7th century in Chikuzen Province of Kyushu, the Dazaifu was a regional government whose principal duties were military affairs and diplomacy, while it also handled internal administration of the region. Many histories also write the name as 太宰府. The center of its seat corresponds to present-day Dazaifu and Chikushino in Fukuoka Prefecture and is designated a national Special Historic Site, with sites such as the Dazaifu Gakkōin among its components.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at the government seat site designated a Special Historic Site and grasp its overall layout
2. 2Learn about its role as a regional government handling military affairs and diplomacy
3. 3Trace components such as the Dazaifu Gakkōin site
4. 4Stroll through the surrounding urban area

Did you know?

💡 The name is also written as 太宰府 in many historical records.

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