Dazaifusando Tenzan Flagship Store

A Japanese confectionery shop located on the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning.

The shop's specialty is the "Onigawara Monaka," a sweet made with carefully cooked azuki bean paste from Tokachi, Hokkaido, encased in a crisp wafer shell made from select mochi rice from Saga Prefecture. Designed after the onigawara (demon tiles), a symbol of Dazaifu, these monaka are not only visually unique but also a popular souvenir among visitors.

Seasonal Japanese sweets featuring local specialties such as Amaou strawberries and chestnuts are also highly sought after. Particularly famous are the "Amaou Ichigo Daifuku Monaka" and "Amaou Ichigo Daifuku," available only from late November to March. These sweets, featuring a plump Amaou strawberry paired with one of three fillings—Yame matcha bean paste, white bean paste, or chunky red bean paste— have been widely featured in the media.

Located just a two-minute walk from Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, this shop is a must-visit for those exploring the area.