Spots in Fukuoka Area

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Fukuoka
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Roadside Station Oto Sakura Kaido

3.5

41 Reviews

Transportation

Fukuoka Pref. Tagawagunotoumachi Imatoubaru 1339

"A roadside station situated along the Prefectural Route 52 Yame-kawara line in Tagawa County, Fukuoka Prefecture. Station facilities include the Momijikan hall, which hosts a restaurant and farm fresh shops selling seasonal produce delivered daily as well as marine products; and the Sakurakan, a day trip natural hot spring bathhouse. There's also an amusement park for children. The station's claim to fame, however, is it's ""100 million-yen toilet."""

国道３２２号から県道５２号を辿ってアクセス。親子ふれあい広場やＦ１ゴーカート、子供広場などスペース豊富。周辺住民が子どもを遊ばせるのに適しています。１億円トイレが有名になりました。利用時間帯は朝９時-夕方６時。致す価値があるか不明もウンを掴めるかもしれません。
Kitakyushu Bank Retro-line “Shiokaze-go”

4.0

91 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushimojiku Nishikaigan 1-7-1

The Kitakyushu Bank Retro Line “Shiokaze” runs from the Kyushu Railway History Museum to the Kanmon Straits Mekari, and travels four stations in around 15 minutes. A blue retro railcar with two engines and two passenger cars, one can travel easily back and forth between the Mojiko retro area and Mekari area. It takes two minutes to walk from JR Mojiko Station to the Kyushu Railway History Museum Station.

Takes you right to the top to Mekari area. Views are great and the underground tunnel (under the water) is about a 10 minute walk away.
Gokoku Shrine

3.5

61 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Ropponmatsu 1-1-1

A Shinto shrine located in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. The shrine is dedicated to all those connected to Fukuoka Prefecture who have sacrificed themselves for the country in battle from the Meiji restoration to the Pacific War. The shrine prays for the continued peace of the Japanese nation and is said to grant worshippers peace and prosperity in the household as well as traffic safety. Facing the Ohori Park and Fukuoka Castle Ruins, the shrine's raw timber torii gate, standing at the head of the approach on the park side, is 13 meters tall and its pillars are 160 centimeters in diameter, making it the biggest of its kind in Japan.

Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine is located beside the ruins of Fukuoka Castle. It is also not far from Ohori Park. Lake many other Gokoku shrines, it is also dedicated to the fallen soldiers. The precinct is...
Roadside Station Ukiha

4.0

45 Reviews

Transportation

Fukuoka Pref. Ukihashi Ukihamachiyamakita 729-2

"A roadside station standing along National Route 210 in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The station building is modeled after the ""kudozukuri"" style of architecture used in traditional homes in the area. Station facilities include a local specialty products hall Bussankan Nishimidai where visitors can purchase fresh, seasonal agricultural products; and Nakayoshi Koyoshi, a restaurant dedicated to the concept of local production for local consumption. Situated on a hill, visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of the seasonal beauty of the Chikugo Plain. The station is frequented by locals and tourists alike."

筑後川温泉に行く途中で立ち寄りました。高台にあり、見晴らしが素晴らしいです。中は、レストラン、観光案内、物産館に分かれています。レストランは、窓から浮羽や吉井の平野を見渡せる席があります。また、物産館は秋の収穫時期であったこともあり、棚田米や柿、栗、梨等が売られていました。（新鮮ですが、価格は、高くも無く、安くもなくってとこです。）外で売っているソフトクリームが、バニラのほかに、季節のソフトとい...
Hakata Hankyu Department Store

4.0

19 Reviews

Shopping

Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Hakataekichuougai 1-1

Adjoins JR Hakata Station and JR Hakata City. A department store with floors from B1 to 8 filled with everything from fashion goods to food. The Umachika food floor on B1 is particularly worth visiting—here you can purchase renowned sweets from across the country normally only available locally. Sweets from each area come in at different times; be sure to check in advance if there is something specific you’re looking to buy before it sells out.

Ive never rated a Departo before but after visiting Hakata station Hankyu several times on a recent trip I thought I should. The food hall in particular was outstanding in my opinion. Well worth a...
Omuta City Zoo

4.0

44 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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。
Sennyo-ji Temple

4.5

77 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Raizan 626

A Buddhist temple located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. A Shingon sect Daikaku-ji school temple. The temple's principal object of worship is a statue of a thousand-armed (Senjyu) Kannon. This wooden figure is estimated to have been crafted in the late Kamakura period (1185-1333) and, together with another wooden statue depicting a seated figure of the priest Seiga also in the temple's possession, it has been designated a National Important Cultural Property. The temple is also a renowned destination for fall foliage and a 400-year-old giant Japanese maple on the grounds has been designated a Natural Monument by Fukuoka Prefecture.

Definitely a great place to catch autumn foliage with the 400 year old maple tree. The walk around the gardens is lovely. Be sure to catch the street vendors selling local Japanese snacks.
Nyoirinji Temple (Frog Temple)

4.0

44 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Ogorishi Yokoguma 1729

"A Shingon Omuro Buddhist temple located in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture dedicated to Cintamani-cakra. Known as the ""Frog Temple,"" some 3,000 frog statues and decorations can be found on the temple's grounds. Also serving as the 8th temple on the Chikugo 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, the temple is visited by large numbers of worshippers."

The mascot character of this temple is frog. There are many stone frogs which bring a good luck to you. In summer, wind chime is another attraction. From the entrance gate to the main building, many...
Korokan Historical Museum

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。
Fukuoka Abura-yama Shimin no Mori

4.0

41 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Minami-ku Hibaru 855-4

A park in Hibaru, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City. The park, covering an almost 94 hectares lot on the side of Mt. Aburayama, offers a rich natural environment. There's a day-use camp ground open year-round (overnight camping only possible during the summer months) as well as an obstacle course, grass ski-slope, permanent orienteering course, and look out platform. There are also walking trails and mountain climbing trails. There are also events held including nature observation and workshops.

Aburayama Shimin no Mori is a huge mountainous area, which is located next to Aburayama farm. Both Shimin no Mori and the farm are free. If you like, you can climb to the top of Aburayama (597m...
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."
Old Osaka merchant ship

4.0

82 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushimojiku Minatomachi 7-18

The first floor is a gallery for Watase Seizo, a cartoonist from Kitakyushu City, and a gallery for Mojiko and other local artists to exhibit and sell their works. The second floor is a rental hall.

This is one of the western buildings in Mojiko Retro area. It was once used as an office of sea transportation company. Inside is now beautiful a gallery, but as I went at night, I just took pictures...
Daihonzan Naritasan Kurume Temple

4.0

45 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Kamitsumachi 1386-22

"Daihonzan Naritasan Kurume Temple can be reached by coming off the Kyushu Expressway at the Hirokawa Interchange and then driving along National Route 3 in the direction of Kurume for about 10 minutes. It is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Chizan school of the Shingon sect, which was founded by being separated from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture; its official name is Naritasan Kurume Bunin (""Bunin"" means ""branch temple""). Within the temple precincts there is a 62 meter-high statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, which is said to be the largest of its kind in Japan. Inside the statue there is a spiral staircase leading up to an observation window positioned in the shoulder, from which there are views of the Chikugo Plain and the Ariake Sea; Unzen can be seen in the distance. There is also a museum in the temple called the ""Hell and Paradise Museum,"" which recreates the sights and sounds of hell using dioramas and sound effects, enabling visitors to experience a ""tour of hell."""

The 200 feet tall statue can be seen from far away, as you drive to this temple. The temple is quite unusual compared to most temples in Japan. There was hardly any crowd during the visit. The...
Suitengu Shrine

4.0

49 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Senoshitamachi 265-1

A Shinto shrine located in Kurume City. The head shrine of all Suitengu shrines nationwide, the shrine is dedicated to Amenominakanushi-no kami, Emperor Antoku, Takakura Taira no Chugu (Taira no Tokuko), and Nii no ama (Taira no Tokiko). Worshipers pray at the shrine daily for a safe childbirth, to be blessed with children, and for charm against drowning and maritime safety, in addition to bringing newborn babies to the shrine to be blessed. During the shrine's major festival, held from May 5 to 7 each year, local elementary school students perform the ritual Urayasu no Mai dance at the main shrine building.

ＪＲ久留米駅から徒歩で１０分ほど。西鉄久留米からだとバス利用か。筑後川の左岸に位置しています。源平合戦の壇ノ浦の戦い後にできた神社なので意外と新しいと思います。神社周辺には特に飲食店や売店はないですね。
Senbutsu Limestone Cave

4.5

27 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushikokuraminamiku Hiraodai 3-2-1

This is a limestone cave created by rainwater of the Karst plateau, and is designated as a national Natural Monument. Inside the cave the temperature remains a steady 16°C throughout the year and can be enjoyed by any age group. The dozens of stalactites large and small hanging at the entrance is a must-see. The cave also has a shop and a restaurant, while their famous “karst manju,” a yeast bun filled with sweet potato paste, is especially popular.

友人のススメで何も調べず、期待せずに向かったのですが、いや〜楽しかった。ちょっとしたアトラクションです。平日は送迎バスが無いため、もし平日に行く予定なら最寄り駅からタクシーか車（自家用車、レンタカー）。タクシーは2500円程度かかります。タクシーは駅前に居ますが予約していなかったら少し待つ可能性があります。さて、かなり山を登ったところにこの鍾乳洞の駐車場があるのですが、そこから鍾乳洞までは...
Kokura Castle

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushikokurakitaku Jounai 2-1

This castle was constructed by Hosokawa Tadaoki over a period of seven years starting in 1602. A characteristic of this castle is the large castle keep built in Kara-zukuri style where the fifth floor is larger than the fourth floor, and there are no roof eaves between the fourth floor and fifth floor. The stone walls, in a style known as Nozura-tsumi because they do not use any hewn stone, are a must-see. Inside the castle is a history zone with a diorama that is a model of the castle-town, and the castle keep has an observation zone that offers a 360-degree view of Kokura’s townscape. The castle grounds are a famous spot for hanami cherry blossom viewing parties when the approximately 300 cherry trees are in bloom.
Nokonoshima Island

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashinishiku Noko island

Located in the middle of Hakata Bay, Nokonoshima is an island that can be reached in about 10 minutes by ferry from Fukuoka City Meinohama’s Noko ferry landing. It is a picturesque island where visitors are able to enjoy flowers from all four seasons, and is full of fascinating historical structures such as the “Sota Kofun-gun” tombs built around the seventh century, and the “Shishigaki” which is a relic of the Edo period deer-hunting grounds. The island’s circumference is approximately 12 kilometers. Nokoshima Island Park is great for cycling, offering beautiful views of the ocean as well as various flowers blooming in profusion such as rapeseed, sunflowers, cosmos and daffodils.
Rakusuien

3.5

71 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Sumiyoshi 2-10-7

A traditional Japanese pond strolling garden located in a corner of an office district in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. The garden is situated on the site of a villa built by the Hakata merchant Shimozawa Zen'emon Chikamasa in 1906. After World War II, the villa was used as a ryokan inn, but in 1995 it was transformed into a Japanese garden by the city of Fukuoka. The garden's name is derived from the former name of the ryokan, which was called Rakusuiso.

It is a lovely Japanese garden, which is located near JR Hakata station. It is not big, but every element of Japanese garden is present. The entrance fee is very modest:just $1. There is also a tea...
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.

Central Hakata Nakasu / Tenjin Ohori Park / Momochi Kashii / Umi no Nakamichi Fukuoka City (Northwest) / Itoshima Munakata / Central Fukuoka Around Dazaifu Kitakyushu Mojiko Kurume / Yanagawa Asakura

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Fukuoka Areas

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.