Dazaifu
town · Japan
Overview
Dazaifu is a town in Japan.
Its population is roughly 73,000.
On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, roughly 11 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 73,164 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 11 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Dazaifu is
Dazaifu sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Fukuoka lies about 14 km to the north-west, Kasuga lies about 6 km to the west and Ōnojō lies about 5 km to the north-west.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), roughly 11 km away.
Alternative gateways include Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 45 km); Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ, 60 km).
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Find flights to Dazaifu →arrives FUK (10.6 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (northern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Dazaifu is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through FUK.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Fukuoka (14 km to the north-west); Kasuga (6 km to the west); Ōnojō (5 km to the north-west); Chikushino-shi (2 km to the south-west); Ōita (105 km to the east).
Good to know
The currency is the JPY (Yen).
The main language spoken is Japanese.
Clocks run on Asia/Tokyo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Dazaifu
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Dazaifu?
- Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, about 11 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Dazaifu?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Dazaifu?
- Fukuoka is one of the closest places, about 14 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Dazaifu in?
- Dazaifu is in Japan.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.