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  • Moji Telecommunication Museum
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    4.0
    21 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Moji-ku Hamamachi 4-1
    "This is a museum in Mojiko retro district. The cultural building, dating from 1924, has been certified as a ""Heritage of Industrial Modernization"". The museum displays telephones and telecommunication devices dating from the Meiji Era to the present day. Visitors can learn how old-fashioned telephones used to be connected, as well as experience using a manually operated switchboard. The museum appeals to everyone. Children find it new and interesting, and older visitors will find it nostalgic."

    I decided to take in the Moji Telecommunication Museum despite the fact that it was at the eastern extremity of the Guide Map of Mojiko Retro Town. Having visited, however, I am really glad I made...

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  • Yame Traditional Craftwork Center,
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    4.0
    22 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Yame-shi Motomachi 2-123-2
    A museum where all of the traditional crafts of the Yame region are gathered under one roof. The building was constructed on the sight of Chikugo-Fukushima Station on the former Japan National Railways Yabe Line, and its design is modeled after the traditional white-walled kura storehouses of the Yame-Fukushima region. Accordingly, the line's old train rails can actually be seen inside the building. Inside, the museum displays the arts and crafts of the Yame area, such as Kurume kasuri textiles, which have been designated a National Traditional Craft. There's also a sales gallery area where you can purchase traditional crafts and other merchandise. On the south side of the building, there is a 500-meter long wisteria trellis created from the rails of the old train line, and from mid- to late April, visitors can enjoy walking through a tunnel of wisteria blossoms.

    福島仏壇、提灯、手すき和紙、石灯ろう、八女矢、竹細工、和ごまなど、八女の伝統工芸品を紹介しているのが、八女伝統工芸館です。八女市の中心部にあたる場所ですが、広々とした駐車場があるなど、敷地がゆったりしていました。広い土地があるのは、昔は、ここに駅があった場所だかららしいです。 入城無料で、八女について学ぶことができましたし、八女のお土産品も豊富でした。

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  • Ukiha Inari Jinja
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    Fukuoka Ukiha Ukihamachi Nagarekawa 1513-9
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  • Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
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    4.0
    19 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Kitanomachinaka 3267
    A Shinto shrine located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, god of scholarship. Also famously connected to a legend concerning Michizane and a kappa, a mythical beast, the shrine possesses what is said to be the preserved hand of a kappa. The shrine's Okunchi fall festival, held each year in October, has been designated a National Intangible Cultural Property and attracts a great number of visitors.

    北野駅から徒歩圏内の立派な天満宮です。狛犬ではなくかわいいうそが２体あるめずらしい天満宮でもあります。近くには酒蔵などもありお散歩にちょうどいいです。

  • Fukuoka Civic Hall
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Tenjin 5-1-23
    A multipurpose hall located along Nanotsu-dori Avenue in Tenjin 5-Chome, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. Alongside their 1,770 seat large auditorium and 354 seat small auditorium they also offer dressing rooms and training classrooms. Since it first opened in 1963 the building has been used as a place for locals to participate in cultural art activities and appreciation.
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  • Nogata Municipal Coal Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    18 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Nogata-shi Nogata 692-4
    A museum in Nogata district, Nogata City. On display are materials that trace the history of the Chikuho Coalfield, which produced coal for nearly 100 years since the early Meiji period and contributed greatly to the modernization of Japan. In their three exhibition halls, the main hall, annex, and coal chemistry building, you can see machines used in the coal mines and ore samples as well as a model of one of Japan's principal coal mines. In their outdoor displays you can see large-scale coal mining machinery and a steam locomotive.

    My second time to visit and feel like it was far better than my first.. I walked from the station to here was very easy. The staff was very friendly and helped point out the items on display.

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  • Hoheiden Hall
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    4.5
    16 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Tagawa-gun Soedamachi Hikosan 1
    The main building within Hikosan Jingu Shrine. It was constructed as the large lecture hall for Hikosan Reisenji Temple which is now a shrine and the center of the Mt. Hikosan faith, counted as one of Japan's Top Three Locations for Mountain Asceticism. The current hall was rebuilt in 1616 on the orders of Hosokawa Tadaoki, the lord of the Kokura Domain, and has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

    神仏混合の修験道の地英彦山にある大きな講堂です。神社の社にありますが、観光パンフレットを読むと霊山寺の大講堂と記載されています。でも英彦山神宮奉幣殿と書かれてもいます。 とても大きな鈴が掛かっていて、ここまで登ってきた人はみなさんここで賽銭をいれ、柏手を打ちます。 入口の銅鳥居からかなりの階段が続く修行のような距離ですが、現在はスロープカーがあり簡単に到達できます。

  • Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art
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    3.0
    23 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Tenjin 5-2-1
    A prefectural art museum located a 10-minute walk from Tenjin Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line. Here visitors can view a variety of artwork with a focus on pieces by artists connected to Fukuoka. The museum regularly holds special exhibitions, workshops, and events. In addition, the museum has an art library and cafe and serves as a popular local gathering space.

    I went for Ozumo exhibition. The exhibition itself was interesting. But the building of museum is, as many people commented, quite old, decrepit and less attractive. It needs definitely a renovation.

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  • Miike Playing Cards and History Material Museum
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Omutashi Takarazakamachi 2-2-3
    A museum adjoining the Omuta City Library in Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Japan's only museum dedicated to the nation's traditional karuta playing cards, the museum's wide-ranging exhibits also cover the history of Omuta. Karuta contests and events are held at the museum periodically.

    It was much better than I expected. There are many interesting and instructive displays about playing cards (Karuta). Iroha Karuta was particularly interesting. There is also a section about the...

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  • Kitakyushu Beer&Brick Museum in Moji
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Moji-ku Dairihonmachi 3-6-1

    This complex was once a brewery, and legendary Sakura Beer was produced here. Now the factory was moved out, and this site became a new tourist attraction(cafe, restaurant etc.) The former...

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  • Sakurai Shrine
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    Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Shimasakurai 4227
    A Shinto shrine located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Founded by Kuroda Tadayuki, the second lord of Fukuoka Domain, the shrine served as a base for the Shinto faith in the region. The Sakurai Daijingu Shrine is also located southwest of the main shrine and enshrines a portion of the deity enshrined at the famous Ise Jingu shrine. Each year between late April and early May on the Sunday of the spring tide, a festival is held to celebrate the replacing of the giant sacred rope connecting the Sakurai Futamigaura Husband and Wife Rocks.
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  • Koishiwarayaki Ceramics Museum
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    4.5
    11 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Asakura-gun Tohomura Koishiwara 730-9
    A pottery museum in Koishiwara, Toho, Asakura. On display are examples of traditional Koishiwarayaki Pottery, a style with an almost 400-year history reaching back to the Edo period, including classic works and modern pieces. There's also a pottery school with a climbing kiln that offers pottery experience workshops which will allow you to throw and paint your own ceramic pieces.

    小石原焼秀山ブルーを求めて博多からクルマで６０分 杷木インターで下りて20分ほど走るとたどり着く感じてす。50ほど窯かありその一つが秀山窯です。キレイなお家で駐車場もあり訪れた日は上手く開いていました。秀山ブルーの数々を拝見できて良かった。表札作成と丸カップ作成をお願いしました。

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  • Iizuka City Historical Museum
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    3.5
    13 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Iizuka-shi Kayanomori 959-1
    A museum in Kayanomori, Iizuka City. Their collection includes local historical materials and cultural assets including archeological finds from dig sites within the city. Their standing exhibits include the Excavated Items from the Tateiwa Archaeological Site Hotta Jar Casket Group, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, as well as materials related to modern Iizuka folk customers based around the theme of Life and Culture. The museum also holds special exhibitions.

    新飯塚駅から徒歩で5分ほど。 入館料は２００円。 日曜日の午前中でしたが、空いていました。 かつての炭鉱の町である飯塚市なので、 個人的には炭鉱関係の展示を期待していましたが、 メインは古代（弥生時代）の遺跡関係の展示のようです。 それでも炭鉱関係の写真や現物を見ると その時代への思いがこみ上げてきます。

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  • Kagamida Mansion
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    4.0
    10 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Ukiha Yoshiimachi Wakamiya 113-1
    A historic building in Wakamiya, Yoshii-machi, Ukiha City. It was built during the late Edo and early Meiji period as the official residence of the local county offices and in 1893 guest rooms and the second-floor were added to the building. After serving as a residence for many years it was donated to the town and is now open to the public with free admission alongside rooms which are available to rent.

    It is an ancient administrative building of this region. Like Igurano Yakata, it is open to public for free. After Meiji Restoration, this house was bought by a chief of the local post office, and...

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  • Koga Masao Museum of Music
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Okawashi Mitsumaru 844
    A memorial hall located in Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The hall was opened in 1982 to memorialize the achievements of Masao Koga, a big composer who created a large number of Japanese popular songs (kayokyoku) in 1930s through 1970s. The museum contains recreations of the artist's study and lesson room and also displays items which belonged to the man such as his beloved guitar and sheets of music. In the listening room, visitors can hear Koga's songs.

    筑後川に架かるユニークな形の橋、昇開橋を見た後、柳川に向かう国道を進むと、国道沿いにこの古賀政男記念館がありました。 古賀政男さんは昭和を代表する作曲家で、ギターを持って演奏する須賀田を覚えていました。記念館には、彼が愛用していたギターやマンドリンなども展示されていました。また、彼の作品を聴くことができるオーディオ室もありました。記念館の隣には彼の生家もありましたよ。

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  • Ozuka Ancient Burial Mound Museum
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    4.0
    10 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Kaho-gun Keisenmachi Jumei 376
    A museum attached to the Ozuka Ancient Burial Mound national historic site. The stone chambers of the Ozuka Burial Mound and models of items excavated from the mound are reproduced in full size and you can learn a basic summary of the mound and the history of its construction. The model also serves as an introduction to the style of burial mound known as the Decorative Burial Mound, of which the Ozuka Burial Mound is a perfect representation. The museum also holds temporary exhibitions and special themed exhibitions.

    国道２００号から小径に入って暫くの所にあります。ナビ必携。入館料３３０円が団体割引２７０円。石室から先の撮影はご遠慮ください、とのこと。頭上注意。令和４年度秋季特別公開は残念ながら諸般の事情により中止となっています。

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  • Former Residence of the Kinoshita Family (Sakaiya)
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    3.5
    10 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Yame-shi Motomachi 184
    A historic building in Motomachi, Yame City. This is the former residence of the Kinoshita family who managed the Sakaiya Sake Distillery for generations. The house was donated to the city and is now open to the public. Many of the house's buildings have been designated as Cultural Properties of the City including the detached guest house which was built in 1908.

    古い建物が建ち並ぶ八女福島。その街並みを東西に貫いているメインストリート的な通りに面して、「堺屋」というお屋敷がありました。門から内部をちょつと覗いてみると、無料で開放されていることがわかりました。 このお屋敷は、明治41年に建てられた木下家の旧居です。木下家は、屋号を「堺屋」と名づけて酒造業を営んでいました。明治のこの地方の代表的商家の面影と建築様式がよく保存されているそうですが、建物自体が...

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  • Daihonzan Zendoji Temple
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Kurume-shi Zendojimachi Iida 550
    A temple in Zendoji-machi, Kurume City. This temple is one of the head temples of the Jodo Pure Land sect of Buddhism and was founded in the 13th century by the monk Shoko, a personal pupil of the monk Honen, founder of the Jodo Pure Land sect. The current main temple building was built in 1786 and has been designated as an Important Cultural Properties of Japan. A Founder's Memorial Service is held for the monk Shoko annually between March 27th and March 29th.

    こどものお宮参り、安産祈願にもいきました。 すごく広くて空気も綺麗でいい気であらいながされます。 順次受付してくださるので待ち時間はそんなにありません。

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  • Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine
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    4.5
    7 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Daizenjimachi Miyamoto 1463-1
    Located around five minutes' walk from Daizenji Station on the Nishitetsu Railway Tenjin Omuta Line, Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine dedicated to Tamatare-no-mikoto, Hachiman Okami and Sumiyoshi Okami. The Shrine originally combined Shinto and Buddhist worship, but during the anti-Buddhist movement in the Meiji period (1868-1912) the Buddhist Daizen-ji Temple was dis-established, leaving the shrine as it is today; there are still some vestiges of the old temple, including the Bell Tower and Amida-do Hall. Oniyo Fire Festival is a spectacular fire festival which takes place on January 7th every year, and which is one of the three biggest fire festivals in Japan; it involves a procession of six huge Taimatsu torches, and has been designated as National Important Intangible Cultural Heritage.

    西鉄大善寺駅の近くにある神社。廃仏毀釈まではお寺だったので、寺院と神社が融合したような建築が面白い。この神社が有名なのは、日本三大火祭りと言われる「鬼夜」が1月7日に行われるから。火の粉の飛び散る勇壮な祭りは一見の価値がある。

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  • Kashiigu Shrine
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihigashiku Kashi 4-16-1
    A Shinto shrine located in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. Dedicated to Emperor Chuai, the 14th emperor of Japan, and to Empress Jingu, the shrine holds a major festival in January, the month in which the two passed away. Built in the distinctive kashii-zukuri style, the main shrine building has been designated a National Important Cultural Property. The shrine conducts a variety of festivals and rituals, including a regular festival held on October 29, a festival to pray for good harvests, a ceremonial offering of rice to the gods, and parishioners' festivals in spring and fall.
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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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