Gourmet & Sweets

Discover the best places to try Umegae Mochi, Dazaifu’s famous sweet treat.From crispy and aromatic mochi at Tenmanya to the cozy tea-house experience at Oishi Chaya,this local guide introduces the Top 3 must-try shops for first-time visitors to Fukuoka’s historic town.

Discover Oishi Chaya, a 150-year-old Taisho-era tea house hidden behind Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka.Enjoy matcha and Umegae Mochi in a peaceful, nostalgic setting loved by poets and travelers alike.

Available only on the 25th! Discover Dazaifu’s famous sweet — the Yomogi (mugwort) Umegae Mochi, made for Tenjin-sama Day. A must-try local food in Dazaifu.

Available only on the 17th of each month — discover Dazaifu’s special purple Umegae Mochi made with ancient rice, a beautiful sweet you can try only here.

Discover a unique dining experience near Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine!At Enmusubi Soba Namiman, you’ll receive a 5 yen coin for good fortune — a beautiful touch of Japanese tradition. Enjoy delicious soba, oyakodon, and Hakata’s famous chicken rice.

A local’s taste test of 12 Umegae Mochi shops in Dazaifu, comparing flavors and textures along the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.