Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Shiraito Falls, designated a scenic spot by Fukuoka Prefecture, is located midway up the 900-meter-high Mt. Haganeyama. The drop is about 24 meters. Nearby is the maple tree “Banryu-kaede,” designated a natural monument by the prefecture and said to be 300 years of age. The site is also known for the hydrangeas that bloom beautifully in early July.