Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. This bull, known as Shingyu or Onkamiushi. Rubbing the head of Shingyu will bring good luck especially in academic endeavors.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Might be a lion-dog. Known as guardians of the shrine.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Not a unicorn. It’s a kirin, a mythical Chinese creature that symbolizes longevity, magnificence, wisdom, and celebration. The guy was some kind of tour guide for a huge group mostly not paying attention
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Roof garden on the main shrine.
From the Tenkai Inari Shrine you can look down through the trees to an amusement park. Kids screaming voices and roller coaster clacking can be clearly heard disturbing the tranquil shrine. I guess it’s okay because the kids are screaming for joy?
Kyushu National Museum. Grubb holding a cardboard replica of a “shaving plate”.
