Fukuoka
Japan · 5 m
Description
Fukuoka (福岡市) is Kyushu’s largest city and a vibrant center of modern urban life, traditional culture, and relaxed living. The port city is known for its yatai street-food stalls, famous Hakata ramen, historic temples and shrines, as well as Ohori Park and the beaches along Hakata Bay. Fukuoka combines lively shopping and entertainment districts with traditional festivals such as Hakata Gion Yamakasa and an unusual proximity to the sea and nature for a major Japanese city. With centuries-old ties to the Asian mainland, Fukuoka remains an important gateway between Japan and the rest of Asia.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – May or October – November
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Hakata yatai street-food stalls & tonkotsu ramen
- Ohori Park & Fukuoka Castle ruins
- Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine(Day trip)
- Kushida Shrine
- Canal City Hakata
- Fukuoka Tower & Momochi Seaside Park
- Momochi Beach
- Nakasu nightlife district
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
- Tochoji Temple & Great Buddha
- Shofukuji Temple
- Tenjin shopping district
- Tenjin Underground Mall
- Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
- Fukuoka Art Museum
- Fukuoka City Museum
- Maizuru Park
- Fukuoka Castle cherry blossoms (March - April)
- Nishi Park
- Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
- Marine World Uminonakamichi
- Nokonoshima Island Park
- Shikanoshima Island
- Sakurai Futamigaura & Meoto Iwa(Day trip)
- Itoshima coast(Day trip)
- Hakata Gion Yamakasa (July)
- Dazaifu Tenmangu plum blossoms (February - March)(Day trip)
- Kyushu National Museum(Day trip)
- Nanzoin Temple & reclining Buddha(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- FUK
- Train stations:
- Hakata
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry