Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Fukuoka Area

  • Marine World Uminonakamichi
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihigashiku Saitozaki 18-28
    An aquarium adjoining Uminonakamichi Seaside Park. The facility was remodeled in 2017 around the theme of Kyushu’s ocean. The dolphin and seal pools are backed by Hakata Bay, giving visitors a chance to enjoy not only a fun show but also a beautiful view. The aquarium’s popular penguins can be viewed up close both on land and in the water, making it fun for children and adults alike. A five-minute walk from Umi-no-Nakamichi Station.
  • Nishi Park
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    4.0
    65 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Nishi Park
    A park in Chuo, Fukuoka. The park covers a hill and is nearly 170,000 square meters in size. It has a viewing platform looking out over the city and Hakata Bay as well as a running course. It is a well-known place for cherry blossom viewing and was chosen as one of the top 100 places to watch cherry blossoms. It's also abundant with beautiful nature scenes with a natural pine forest, an azalea valley and a maple tree valley.

    A 10~15 min walk from the subway station/ Fukuoka Castle remains, as its a bit further away, its more quiet than the other parks. A good sakura hanami spot even though i went a bit early when the...

  • Kanmon Kaikyo Museum (Kaikyo Dramaship)
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    3.5
    89 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushimojiku Nishikaigan 1-3-3
    "A five-minute walk from Mojiko Station, this museum introduces the history, culture, and nature of the Kanmon Straits, including the ""Straits Atrium"" where visitors can experience history through fantastic sound and light, the ""Straits Historical Corridor"" where dolls from historical dramas such as the Battle of Dannoura and the Duel at Ganryujima are on display, and the ""Straits Retro Street"" that recreates Taisho-romantic buildings and streetcars. From the exhibition room on the 4th floor, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kanmon Straits."

    出先の遅い午後、時間の空きができたので、門司港周りを探索しようと走っていて発見。広い駐車場があるから、先ずはクルマを停めて散策しようと思ったら、このミュージアムが目に止まって入館。お茶とか飲めそうだったしね。 結果、時間に余裕があれば、まったりと過ごせる素晴らしい施設を楽しめたし、お薦めスポットですね。ちなみに当施設は、自治体の共同運営だそうな。その為か、平日の空いた時間でも、結構な人員が配置さ...

  • Toto Museum
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    4.5
    73 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushikokurakitaku Nakashima 2-1-1
    Here at the TOTO Museum you can learn about the roots and history of TOTO Ltd. who played a role in Japan's modernization. Along with the culture and history surrounding plumbing from their founding to the present day you can see their thoughts behind the creation and evolution of their products. There are almost 1,000 displays to see and along with goods on display including toilets, baths, faucets, and Japan's first unit bathroom (according to JIS regulations), there is also a toilet for sumo wrestlers that you can actually sit on to compare the size and new products that are only sold overseas.

    What a great museum the Toto Museum was. I traveled to Kitakyushu mainly to visit this museum and it was the highlight of my weekend trip. I walked here from the train station, it was a bit far but...

  • Kita-Kyushu City Hibikinada Green Park
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    4.5
    58 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Wakamatsu-ku Takenami 1006
    "At this park, created with the theme of ""get close to water, greenery and animals"", visitors can interact with nature such as plants and animals. In the green expanse visitors can enjoy a tropical biosphere and rose gardens, greenhouses, and kangaroo area. In the summer season the ""Jabujabu Pond"" offers water slides and rowing boats, and is a popular spot for children."

    We spent the day in the park and enjoyed our time in the butterfly museum as well as all the flowers and the kangaroos.

  • Nokonoshima Island Park
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    3.5
    9 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashinishiku Noko island
    It is around 10 minutes by ferry from Meinohama, Fukuoka City. A vast natural park situated in northern Nokonoshima. The highlight is being able to see swathes of flowers as the seasons change, including rape blossoms and sunflowers. The park is full of athletics and play facilities popular with children, who can casually enjoy playing ball or rope ski. The ceramics and ceramic decorating experiences are also popular. With jointly established shops and restaurants also available, one could certainly enjoy spending the whole day here.

    1人前2,800万円!! 大事なことなので二回言いました。 超強気の値段設定の割に、供される料理のしょ〇いこと。 自然とお弁当持参やうどん屋に流れます。 値段は良いから量を気前良くしてもらえませんかね。 9月末の週末のランチタイムにがらっがらでした。

  • Omuta City Zoo
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Omutashi Shouwamachi 163
    This is a zoo surrounded by the lush nature of Enmei Park, located in just about the center of Omuta City. Inside are lions, tigers and squirrel monkeys, as well as a children’s amusement park with merry-go-rounds, a viewing platform and a picnic area, making it a place loved by people of all ages and families with children most of all. Popular events include animal petting activities.

    口コミ評価の高い動物園。園内はさほど広くなく、突き当りまで行ってから同じ道を引き返すようになっているので、迷う心配がない。子供連れにちょうどいいが、大人でも十分に楽しめそう。ホワイトタイガーのように、ここでしか見られない動物もいる。

  • Korokan Historical Museum
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    4.0
    54 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jonai 1
    A historical site and museum located in Maizuru Park in Jonai, Chuo, Fukuoka. The ruins are of the Korokan guest house built during the Heian period and used for nearly 400 years to receive diplomatic visitors from China and Korea. In the museum exhibits cover materials excavated from the site and show the history of continental diplomacy.

    古代から中世の当時の中国の王朝などの使者を接待する迎賓館の鴻臚館。海を越えてエンヤコラと来たのでしょう。現在は飛行機ですが結局遠い感じがします。

  • Seaside Momochi Beach Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashisawaraku Momochihama 2/4 premises
    "This beach is located approximately a three-minute drive from the Momochi Ramp of the Fukuoka Urban Expressway. Because Hasegawa Machiko thought up the name of one of Japan's favorite cartoon characters ""Sazae-san"" while strolling on the beach, it is along Momochi Coast called ""Sazae-san dori Street,"" and also called the mecca of beach sports including beach volleyball and beach football. In addition, the facility complex Marizon situated in the center of the sandy beach has restaurants, a wedding hall and marine sports shops."
  • Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Chikkouhonmachi 2-1
    A concert hall located inside the Fukuoka Sunpalace hotel in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. Able to accommodate 2,300 spectators, the hall has three floors. The hall is used for ballet and theater performances as well as live music events of all kinds, lectures, and international conferences.
  • Kyushu National Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Dazaifushi Ishizaka 4-7-2
    A national museum located in Dazaifu City commonly known as the “Kyuhaku” to locals. The museum displays numerous historically momentous articles such as an ink painting by the famed Kano Masanobu, a designated National Treasure, and the original manuscript of the ancient epic Eiga Monogatari. The museum’s rounded 160 meter by 80 meter building is large enough to fit an entire international regulation soccer field, making it best to schedule plenty of time for one’s visit. The first floor contains a hands-on space for learning about Asia for children. A 10-minute walk from Dazaifu Station.
  • Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art
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    4.0
    34 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushitobataku Nishisayagatanimachi 21-1
    An art museum located in Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City. The museum displays works by various artists from both Japan and around the world. There's also a museum shop and a cafe. The museum regularly holds workshop's and exhibitions of art by local citizens, serving as a popular gathering space for area residents.

    リニューアルオープンして綺麗になった美術館。ルノワールやモネの絵画を見る事ができます。今年はスコットランド美術館展も開催される予定です。ここからの北九州の展望はとても素敵です。交通の便が悪いので、市街の方はタクシーでいく事をお勧めします。

  • Fukuoka City Science Museum
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    3.5
    22 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Ropponmatsu 4-2-1
    A science museum just in front of Ropponmatsu Station. In addition to their standard exhibition rooms they also have a variety of facilities allowing you to experience science as you learn about it including project exhibitions, a planetarium, laboratories, workshops, and more. They also hold a variety of events including science shows, astronomy viewing parties, science experiment programs, and more.

    2021年10月、コロナ感染の谷間の時期を狙って福岡に来た。目的はいくつかあったが、一番は福岡市科学館でやってるイグ・ノーベル賞の世界展。 路線バスに乗り六本松で降りれば建物はすぐ目の前だ。壁に茶色い正方形の模様があるビルなのでわかりやすい。 入って目の前のエスカレーターで3階に上がる。入場券売り場でチケット買うとき、JAF割引の表示あったので会員証出して申し出たら、企画展には適用されないとのこと...

  • Fukuoka Science Museum
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    4.5
    31 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Kurume-shi Higashi-kushiharamachi 1713
    A science museum located along Chuo-Koen Dori road in Higashi-kushihara-machi, Kurume. Exhibit areas are divided into themes including Space, Science Fundamentals, Exciting Labs, Robotics and Science Techniques, Nature and the Environment, and Cutting-Edge Science. There's also the next generation planetarium Cosmo Theater which mixes an optical planetarium with a digital video system as well as an astronomy observation room, and they also hold special astronomy, science workshops, and experiment events.

    名称には科学館と書かれているが理数系の苦手な私でも、天文学や科学の仕組みを図鑑や展示だけではなく、現在でも中々、他の科学館では体験出来ないようなアトラクションや展示品が沢山在る。今現在は予約を行って安心して入れるが、予約がない場合でも入り口にて必要事項を記入すれば入館可能。初めて行く人で在れば、入館して楽しむまでには若干、苦労をするだろうが、次第に科学についてや天文の世界にのめり込んでしまい閉館時...

  • Kayoicho Park
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    4.0
    29 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Kasuyagunkasuyamachi Kayoichou 3-2-1
    A public park located in Kasuya Town, Kasuya County, Fukuoka Prefecture. Here visitors can enjoy sports, recreation, and leisure activities while coming in contact with beautiful seasonal scenery. The park has a baseball ground equipped for night games and a playground popular with children. This lush park is a great place for people of all ages to relax and refresh themselves.

    Kayoicho park is one of the famous spot for local and tourist to visit for cherry blossom. The park have a course around the lake, its perfect course for jogger to jog around.

  • Dazaifu Amusement Park
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    3.5
    40 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Dazaifushi Saifu 4-7-8
    The Dazaifu Amusement Park has a number of attractions that can be enjoyed by children from zero years and up, as well as breast-feeding rooms, stroller rental facilities and rest areas. Here there are massage chairs (for a fee) and a corner where children can play with free toys. It is around a 20-minute walk from Nishitetsu Daizaifusen Line’s Dazaifu Station. Please note there are no dedicated parking facilities for the amusement park.

    大宰府天満宮や九州国立博物館から近くに在る昔から在る遊園地。taxiでも行けない場所に位置しており、穴場のスポット。入り口で現金だけではなく、各種カード決済、電子決済などで入場券+フリーパスチケットを購入すれば、園内の無料FREE...

  • Hakataza Theater
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Shimokawabatamachi 2-1
    A theater located in HAKATA RIVERAIN MALL specializing in drama. As such a facility, its 1,500 seats make it the largest in the Kyushu area. The theater is replete with restaurants serving tea ceremony dishes made with seasonal ingredients and Japanese cooking, bento box vendors, and places selling limited edition goods from the production.
  • Kaho Gekijo Kabuki Theater
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    4.5
    39 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Idukashi Iduka 5-23
    This Kabuki playhouse overflowing with Edo period atmosphere opened in 1931. It has a luxurious space accommodating up to 1,200 people in an area that once flourished as a coal mine. There are two passages through the audience and a circular stage, and it still putting on performances for the masses. There are also a number of costumes available to wear, so why not try one on and take a commemorative photo?

    It is an old theater, where beside usual entertaining performances also traditional Japanese theater can be performed. As I visited Kotohira, Kagawa prefecture, I saw something similar. The...

  • Fukuoka Sea Fishing Park
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    3.5
    24 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashinishiku Kota Ikenoura destination
    A park adjoining Hakata Bay and a famous sea fishing destination. Visitors can rent fishing gear, with no need to prepare beforehand. The park also has a fish pond where visitors can catch red sea bream. Other park facilities include a rest area, kids' corner, and light meal restaurant, ensuring visitors can enjoy a whole day here.

    드라이브하는 중에 잠시 들렸었습니다. 바다 경치가 좋고 백사장도 좋아요. 아이들 놀기에도 좋습니다. 특히 바다를 보며 큰 그네를 타는 것이 유명한 것 같아요. 사진찍기에 딱 좋네요

  • Cha no Bunkakan
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    4.5
    19 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Yame-shi Hoshinomura 10816-5
    This educational facility is located about a 50-minute drive from Yame Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. Visitors learn about, taste, and experience tea, a specialty of Yame City. Visitors can taste a wide variety of tea including green tea, matcha tea, black tea, or gyokuro tea made with top-quality Dento Hon Gyokuro tea leaves. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of foods made with tea cuisine such as green tea soba noodles, rice cooked in tea, and Hoshino matcha tea ice cream. A number of tea-related experiences are on offer such as making tea or making Japanese sweets. The exhibit hall features panels, monitors, and other exhibits about tea farming, the tea manufacturing process, types of tea, and other subjects.

    八女茶でもお土産に買おうかと思い立ち寄ってみたのですが思った以上に 長居しました しずく茶と言う八女の特有飲み方を 喫茶でさせてもらったのですが、とても良い体験になりました 自宅にしずく茶専用のお椀を買って帰った程です 体験コーナーも 抹茶を石臼で挽く体験やほうじ茶を作るような体験があったようですが 時間が合わず できませんでした 次回は行ってみたいです

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The most northerly of Kyushu island’s prefectures, Fukuoka comprises castle towns, seaside parks, and Hakata ramen, one of Japan’s most famous noodle dishes. Whether due to its good location or its unique charm, the prefecture’s capital, Fukuoka city, has been voted one of the most desirable places to live in the country - a close-knit community, a thriving food scene, and accessible nature combine for irresistibly laid-back city vibes.

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