Fukuoka travel guide
Kushida Shrine
Fukuoka is the biggest city in Kyushu and the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s
politics, economy, culture, fashion as well as tourism. Fukuoka-city has many kind of fascinating
tourist attractions and abundant tourism materials which are different from the other destinations
in Kyushu. When visiting Kyushu, Fukuoka-city is the place to be incorporate in the travel plan.
And due to its location Fukuoka-city is the great starting point for exploring Kyushu.
Welcome to Fukuoka, enjoy shopping and meals
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Tenjin area
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Where to visit
Teramachi district
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One of the most exciting summer festival in Kyushu, Hakata Gion Yamagasa is held in the shrine in July. The tall Kazari Yamakasa, a luxuriously decorated float, is always displayed which was constructed without using even a single nail. |
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It is a folk museum depicts the life and culture of Hakata Fukuoka. Exhibition hall, many faces and facets of the Hakata way of life can be found, Machiya hall, is a superb example of traditional architecture and has been moved here and restored to provide a glimpse into the past. |
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The Temple was founded in 806 by Kobo-daishi Kukai and it is the oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan that Kobo-daishi set up. The Fukuoka Daibutsu called Great Buddha of Fukuoka completed in 1993 stands 10.8 meters tall and is the largest seated wooden image of Buddha in Japan. |
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Japanese traditional Shopping Street and the entrance of the shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine. Approximately 130 shops built in the 400 metre arcade. There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion Yamakasa goods. Enjoy lunch, Hakata Ramen at the birth place of Nagahama Ramen. |
Seaside Momochi is the water-front resort area, only a 15 minute drive from Tenjin in the
centre of Fukuoka-city. The park is surrounded by Fukuoka Tower and high rise
contemporary buildings, all of which help make a modern urban landscape.
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One of the must visit spots is the 234 metre high Fukuoka Tower. It is
the highest coastal tower in Japan and is covered with 8000 two way
mirrors. The observation room located at a height of 123m offers a
breath taking and spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of Fukuoka-city
and Hakata Bay.
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The complex facility for the wedding hall, shops and restaurants and is located in Seaside Momochi Park. |
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Fukuoka castle, was built in 1601. Part of stone wall and canal, and the Tamon tower are still left intact as they were back then. There is also a nice view of the city from the former main Parts of the castle’s former moats were used to construct nearby Ohori koen Park. |
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Ohori-koen Park is located next to Fukuoka Castle Ruins and close to center of Fukuoka-city. The park is complemented by a Japanese style garden and the Fukuoka City Art Museum. Rich in greenery and encircling a lake two kilometers in circumference, the park is an oasis for city residents, who enjoy jogging, boating, bird watching and other activities here. |
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One of the largest entertainment districts in western Japan, bustling at night with young people and business men and women. Around 2000 eating and drinking establishments including Yatai is crammed in this area, Neon light reflect alluringly on the Naka River. |
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Food stalls “Yatai”is one thing to enjoy in Fukuoka. Despite a decline in recent year, there are said to be more than 160. The food stalls have all kind of food, but you have to try Hakata ramen, usually made with white soup from pork bone and thin noodles |
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In the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year. Rapeseed blossom, Cherry blossom, Livingstone daisy Poppy, Rhododendro, Marigold, Hydrengea, Plumed cockscomb, Dahlia, Sunflower, Cockspur coral tree Bougainvillea, Scarlet sage, Cosmos, Dahlia, Autumn leaves, Scarlet sage, Japanese narcissus, Japanese camellia, Plum. |
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The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The main tank is a huge, seven meter deep pool filled with all different kinds of marine life including over 120 sharks of 20 different varieties. There are also several outdoor tanks where you can experience feeding dolphins and sea lions. |
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The sprawling, family oriented public park, located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from central Fukuoka. The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens, playgrounds, an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large open spaces and lawns perfect for picnicking. |
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The Japanese traditional Garden; it was originally built in the 1754 for Kuroda Tsugutaka who was the lord of Fukuoka clan. You can feel Japanese traditional cultures and enjoy Tea Ceremony. |
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Hakata-za is the theater for Kabuki plays and is located in the Hakata Riverain in Nakasu It was originally constructed in 1996. |
Fukuoka Open Top Bus / Sightseeing bus in Fukuoka
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The Open-air deck bus with 3.2m high show you main tourist destinations in Fukuoka-city. The tour is started from Fukuoka City Hall. |
General information
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City hall : 1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka-prefecture Cabinet designate city |
| Access |
To main destinations in Kyushu by a vehicle Ibusuki : 4 hours and 20 minutes, Kagoshima : 3 hours and 30 minutes Miyazaki : 3 hours and 40 minutes , Aso : 2 hours and 20 minutes Kumamoto : 1 hour and 50 minutes , Beppu : 1 hour and 50 minutes Yufuin : 1 hour and 40 minutes, Nagasaki : 2 hours and 10 minutes Saga : 1 hour and 10 minutes , Kitakyushu : 1 hour and 10 minutes |
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Airport Fukuoka International Airport Fukuoka domestic Airport JR main station : Hakata Station Ferry to Busan, Korea to Iki and Tsushima, Nagasaki-prefecture to Goto, Nagasaki-prefecture to Okinawa to Nigata and Hokkaido City transportation Fukuoka City Subway Nishitetsu Bus Nishitetsu train |
| Population | 1,570,000 population density : 4,570 / km2 |
Fukuoka
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