Fukuoka travel guide
Fukuoka-city is the Heart of Kyushu
Fukuoka-city is the biggest city in Kyushu and the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s
politics, economy, culture, fashion as well as tourism.
Fukuoka-city has many kind of fascinating tourist attractions and abundant tourism materials
which are different from the other destinations in Kyushu. When visiting Kyushu, Fukuoka-city is
the place to be incorporate in the travel plan. And due to its location Fukuoka-city is the great starting
point for exploring Kyushu.
Welcome to Fukuoka
| Tenjin area | Canal City Hakata | |
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The largest and busiest JR train station in Kyushu |
The biggest shopping district in Kyushu |
The complex commercial facility, in the heart of Fukuoka-city |
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Seaside Momochi area |
Fukuoka Tower | Seaside Park & Marizon |
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The water-front resort area JR Hakata Station and Tenjin |
Japan’s highest coastal tower, magnificent view from the top |
A complex facility for wedding hall, shops and restaurants |
| Nokonoshima Island | Nakasu | Hakata Ramen at Yatai |
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In the Hakara bay, beautiful Flower gardens through the year |
One of the largest entertainment district in western Japan |
Food stalls “Yatai” is one thing to enjoy in Fukuoka. |
Where to explore
| Kushida Shrine | Tochoiji Temle | Hakata Machiya Furusatokan |
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Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival is held in the shrine |
The oldest temple of the Shingon sect in Japan |
The folk museum depicts the life and culture of Hakata Fukuoka |
| Fukuoka Castle Ruins | Hakozaki Shrine | Ohori-koen Park |
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Part of stone wall and canal, and the Tamon tower are still left |
Founded in 923, one of the three great Hachiman shrines in Japan |
Rich in greenery and encircling a lake two km in circumference |
| Kawabata Shopping Street | Marinoa City Fukuoka | Yusentei Garden |
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400 m down town street, 100 shops and restaurants |
A large shopping mall, sports equipment store, car accessories |
The time-honored Japanese garden, originally built in 1754 |
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Hakata-za is the theater for Kabuki plays and is located in the Hakata Riverain in Nakasu
It was originally constructed in 1996.
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Fukuoka Open Top Bus / Sightseeing bus in Fukuoka-city
The Open-air deck bus with 3.2m high show you main tourist destinations in Fukuoka-city.
The tour is started from Fukuoka City Hall.
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Location of Fukuoka-city
General information
| Address |
City hall : 1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka-prefecture Cabinet designate city |
| Access |
To main destinations in Kyushu by a vehicle Ibusuki : 4 hours and 20 minutes, Kagoshima : 3 hours and 30 minutes Miyazaki : 3 hours and 40 minutes , Aso : 2 hours and 20 minutes Kumamoto : 1 hour and 50 minutes , Beppu : 1 hour and 50 minutes Yufuin : 1 hour and 40 minutes, Nagasaki : 2 hours and 10 minutes Saga : 1 hour and 10 minutes , Kitakyushu : 1 hour and 10 minutes |
| Transportation |
Airport Fukuoka International Airport Fukuoka domestic Airport JR main station : Hakata Station Ferry to Busan, Korea to Iki and Tsushima, Nagasaki-prefecture to Goto, Nagasaki-prefecture to Okinawa to Nigata and Hokkaido City transportation Fukuoka City Subway Nishitetsu Bus Nishitetsu train |
| Population | 1,570,000 population density : 4,570 / km2 |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address . AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Tour results
We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.
Tailor-made tour Study tour Golf tour