Travel / Tourism Spots in Ohori Park / Momochi Area

  • Fukuoka City Museum
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashisawaraku Momochihama 3-1-1
    This public City Museum is near both Fukuoka Tower and the Fukuoka Dome. On display are historical materials that are closely related to both Fukuoka and Hakata. The King of Na gold seal, a National Treasure of Japan, made from real gold, is continuously on display inside of a case. There are numerous masterpieces on display that were donated by the Kuroda Family, former Lords of Fukuoka Domain, including a famous spear, the Nippon-Go, and numerous legendary swords.

    Fukuoka City Museum is located near Fukuoka Tower. If you take Subway, the nearest station is Nishijin. The main attraction of this museum is “gold seal” that was given to a Japanese ruler by Chinese...

  • Fukuoka Tower
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashisawaraku Momochihama 2-3-26
    The tallest seaside tower in Japan at 234 meters high. The tower is distinguished by the 8,000 equilateral triangle half mirror panels cladding the exterior. The observation deck is 123 meters above the ground. One floor below, there is a lounge with one wall completely paneled with glass; here visitors can enjoy lunch or dinner amidst a stunning view. Famous as a spot for romantic partners, visitors can also buy heart-shaped padlocks here which are said to tie two people together when their names are written on it and the lock is closed.
  • Washio Atagojinja
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Nishi-ku Atago 2-7-1

    Its an uphill walk going there but when you see the view, the uphill walk is worth it. I loved the view which shows the view of the city, you can see fukuoka tower from the viewing deck. A local was...

  • Korokan Historical Museum
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    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。

  • Nokonoshima Island
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    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.
  • Fukuoka Castle (National Historic Site)
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jonai
  • Fukuoka Castle Ruins Visitor Center
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Jounai 1-4
    An activity center located in Maizuru Park in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. Here visitors can experience Fukuoka Castle as it was in its glory days via informational panels, models, ancient maps, and CGI virtual video. The center also holds events such as a virtual walk of Fukuoka castle through time and space, attracting large numbers of tourists.

    Another great destination is the Visitor Center located within the confines of the Maizuru Park and the Fukuoka Castle. Combine this attraction with the Korokan location to understand more of the...

  • Fukuoka Art Museum
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Ohorikoen 1-6
  • Yahuoku Dome Tour
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jigyohama 2-2-2 PayPay dome
    A tour through the Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome in Jigyohama, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. There are eight different tours including visiting areas such as the locker rooms, dugouts, and roof, guided practice tours with Hawks alumni, or visiting the field post-game. Reservations for all tours must be made in advance.
  • Noko Museum
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Nishi-ku Noko 522-2
    A museum in Noko, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City. Exhibits include materials related to the Chikuzen Gokaura Cargo Ships which were based out of Hakata Bay and delivered goods throughout the country during the Edo period as well as Edo period Confucian scholar and Meinohama native Nanmei Kamei. The museum also features a diorama with an overhead view of Nokonoshima Island and Hakata Bay and other exhibits. From the museum's location atop a hill on Nokonoshima Island you can enjoy a great view looking out over Hakata Bay.

    能古島に行かれた場合は立ち寄ってみてもいい場所だと思います。これだけのために行く必要は無いけれど、島で時間をつぶすにはちょうど良い場所です。この島自体、季節によって雰囲気はかわるけれど何度も行くような場所ではないかと思います。

  • Fukuoka City Disaster Prevention Center
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashisawaraku Momochihama 1-3-3
    A disaster prevention center located in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City where visitors can learn all about disasters and how to deal with them. The center offers a reservation only simulated disaster course in which visitors can safely experience an earthquake, gale force winds, and a fire. Visitors can also go through fire and disaster drills offered for both children and adults.
  • Sazae-san Dori
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Sawara-ku Momochihama
  • Fukuoka Municipal Ferry Service Noko Ferry Line
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Nishi-ku Atagohama 3-1-1
    A ferry service operating in Fukuoka City. It connects the Hakata Passenger Waiting Terminal in Chikkohonmachi, Hakata Ward, and the Meinohama Passenger Waiting Terminal in Atagohama, Nishi Ward, with the various island both in Hakata Bay and beyond. Ferries from Hakata run to Shikanoshima Island and Genkaijima Island while ferries from Meinohama run to Nokonoshima Island and Oronoshima Island. You can also enjoy a chartered cruise through Hakata Bay or their summertime only evening cruise.
  • Uminaka Line
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Sawara-ku Momochihama 2-902-1 Chisaki
    A ferry operating in Hakata Bay. The ferry departs from two locations, the Bayside Place Hakata, a shopping mall in Chikkohonmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, and the Marizon, a multipurpose facility within the Seaside Momochi Beachfront Park in Momochihama, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City. The ferry provides easy access to Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Saitozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, located on the opposite shore of Hakata Bay.
  • Dante no Hiroba (Handshake Square)
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jigyohama 2-2-2 PayPay dome 3F Deck Surrounding area
    A plaza located within the Fukuoka PayPay Dome. Located near the 3rd floor deck area the plaza has a monument containing life-size replicas of hands directly modelled from celebrities of all walks of life including actors, film directors, musicians, sports stars, and more.
  • Sadaharu Oh Baseball Museum
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jigyohama 2-2-2

    王さん好きにはとても興味深い展示物が沢山ある。 知らなかったことも結構あった。試合前の時間があるときにいきます。

  • Koun Shrine
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Nishi Park 13-1

    This is known both as Terumo Shrine and Kouun Shrine on different sources. Different names, same place. This shrine is dedicated to the Sengoku-era warlords who were in charge of Fukuoka and its...

  • Sarutahiko Shrine
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Sawara-ku Fujisaki 1-1-41

    地下鉄の藤崎駅の1番出口を出てすぐなのでアクセスはいいです。こじんまりとしていて、雨が降っていたせいもあって誰もおらず静かでしたが、庚申(かのえさる)の日には猿面を販売するそうで込み合うみたいです。魔が去るということみたいですが、あまり聞いたことなかったので地域色を感じました。

  • Torikai Hachimangu Shrine
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Imagawa 2-chome 1-17

    その昔、神功皇后が新羅からの帰途、鳥飼村で胎内の皇子(後の応神天皇)の将来を祈念して杯を振る舞い、後に村がその地に社を建てたのが鳥飼八幡宮の始まりといわれています。

  • Myohoji Temple (Nichiren Shu)
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Tojinmachi 3-chome 10-41

    山門では立派な仁王様が出迎えてくれます。一階に仏像が鎮座する本堂の背景には大圓寺の五重塔があり、このお寺の一部に見えます。大圓寺の五重塔を借景とし、すてきな写真が撮れること間違いなしです。

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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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