Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
The sprawling, family oriented public park located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from
central Fukuoka. The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens,
playgrounds, an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large
open spaces and lawns perfect for picnicking.
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Location of Fukuoka-city
General information
| Address | 18-25 Nishitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
30 minutes by a vehcle from JR Hakata station 35 minutes by a vehcle from Fukuoka Airpot |
| Open hours |
9:30 to 17:30 March to October 9:30 to 17:00 November to February |
| Admission fee | No fee is required |
| Days closed | 1st monday and Yuesday in February, December 31 and January 1 |
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Itoshima one-day tour
Sakurai Futamigaura
A Resort town located next to Fukuoka–city and facing Genkai Sea ; the dynamic wave makes
beautiful coast line scenery, and on the other side is surrounded majestic Seburi mountain range
makes beautiful country side landscape.
Location of Itoshima
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka–city
Sakurai Futamigaura
A beautiful scenic spot at Genkai Sea, selected as Japan’s 100 scenic beauty sunset beach
The salt making plant by the ancient production method from Genkai sea water
Keya Cave cruise
Journey to the most largest basalt cave in Japan
Lunch at Isonoya , Seafood restaurant
Special seafood cuisines used fresh fishes caught in the Genkai Sea
Sake brewery, Suginoya
There is the tasting corner, let’s sample sake
One of the most famous temple in Fukuoka-prefecture
Shopping, local market Ito saisai
Fruits, Flowers, Vegetable, Alcohol beverages and local specialties
17:30 Arrive Fukuoka–city
Option
Located at fishing harbors, open from end of October to March or April
Ichirano-no mori, Hakata Ramen
Visiting the ramen producing factory and various type of ramen can be enjoyed
Banryu maple tree grows naturally that lives more than 300 years
Where to visit
A beautiful sunset scenic spot at Genkai Sea, the place is selected as Japan’s 100 scenic beauty
sunset beach. Located in Genkai Quasi-National Park. The married rock is connected by the large
Shimenawa with 30 metre length and 1 ton weight. Male rock is 11.8 metre high and Female rock
is 11.2 metre hight.
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The salt making plant by the ancient production method. A salt and a magnesium chloride are
produced with Genkai sea water .
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The most largest basalt cave in Japan consist of octagon and hexagon columnar joints. The entrance
of the cave is 64 metre high and 10 metre width and the depth is 90 metre. It is designated as one of
three major Basalt caves in Japan.
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Featured seafood restaurant, Isonoya. Special seafood dish used fresh fishes caught in the
Genkai Sea can be enjoyed.
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There is the tasting corner, let’s sample sake. Sake is unique Japanese liquor made by fermenting
rice. Suginoya was founded in 1870 in Itoshima.
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One of the most beautiful beach in Itoshima. Anego-hama beach is a beach of “singing” sand
that makes a squeaking sound when people walk on it. It is said that singing sand exists only
on clean beaches.
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The temple known for being a great place for cherry blossom viewing in the spring, and many
people visit in the autumn to see the fall foliage. The temple was founded in 725, Nara period
by Seiga, who come from India as a priest during the period. There is an Important Cultural
Property which is the 4.8 meter wooden Avalokitesvara statue in the main hall.
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The waterfall is located near the source of Katsuki River. It’s 30 meters high. It is known for clear
water, and said to live Sansyouo. In front of the fall, a Banryu maple tree grows naturally that lives
more than 300 years. In autumn, lots of visitors come to see autumn leaves at the pedestrian and
the maple tree leaves.
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Itoshima oyster growing up in the rich nature of mountain and sea. There are many Oyster
Barbecue Huts at five fishing harbours. The huts only open during the season, from end of
October to March or April.
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Ichirano-no mori, Hakata Ramen
Ichiran is an authentic tonkotsu ramen or pork born soup ramen restaurant, established
in 1960. The ramen producing factory can be visited and various type of ramen can be
enjoyed at Ichiran-no-mori.
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Yanagawa & Dazaifu one-day tour
Yanagawa Canal boat cruise
Explores two popular destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture, Yanagawa and Dazaifu.
Yanagawa is the beautiful canal town where the Canal boat cruise and local cuisines can
be enjoyed. Dazaifu is the most recommended place to visit in Fukuoka-prefecture where
has 1300 years history, featured spot is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
Travelling route
Tour Conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Yanagawa
A leisurely cruise along the streets and houses which still retain some remnants of castle town
Listed on National Scenic Landmark, was built in 1697 as the villa of the fourth lord Tachibana
Lunch at Yanagawa Eel or Seafood
Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history
Many fresh and unique fishes are caught, Japanese cuisine using local delicacies is
also recommended
Transfer to Dazaifu
Exploring Dazaifu
The road leading to the Shrine is lined with many souvenir shops unique to Japan
including Starbucks and Umegae mochi shops
The Shrine dedicated to the deity of learning, many Japanese visit the Shrine to pass
the examination successfully
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
17:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Options
Sake breweries in Yanagawa
There are two authentic Sake breweries where you can enjoy tasting in Yanagawa
The Zen temple famous for its beautiful stone garden
Kyushu National Museum was opened in 2005 as Japan’s fourth national museum after
Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara
Site of Dazaifu Government Office
Government site of Ancient Kyushu, Known as TOFURO, the site was used during the Nara
(710 to 794 AD) and Heian (794 to 1185 AD) period
Where to explore
The Beautiful Canal town Yanagawa located about 60km south of Fukuoka-city and is
a former Castle town facing the Ariake Bay and spreading in the Chikugo plain. Canal
boat cruise is most recommended experience.
Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly
go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole. A 30minutes
cruise starting Okinohata and go around Ohana & Shotoen Garden is most recommended.
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Listed on National Scenic Landmark, was built in 1697 as the villa of the Fourth Lord Tachibana
Akitora. At that time the region was called Hanabatake (Field of flower), so the villa was named
Ohana or Flower.
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Lunch at Yanagawa
Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history. There are many
restaurants which have their long history and each restaurants have been keeping the traditional
source and brand value.
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Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes are caught. Japanese
cuisines using local delicacies is also reccomended.
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Dazaifu is a historical place, about 1300 years ago, in Dazaifu, there was a government office
to manage the entire Kyushu for a long period of 500 years at the present Dazaifu.
Shrine Approach path
The road leading to the Shrine is lined with many souvenir shops unique to Japan including Starbucks
and Umegae mochi shops.
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The Shrine dedicated to the deity of learning. Many Japanese visit the Shrine to pass the
examination successfuly. Built on the site of grave of Sugawara Michizane, who is deified
as the Deity of scholarship. The shrine is the headquarter shrine of 12,000 Tenmangu
shrines in Japan.
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Sake breweries in Yanagawa
There are two authentic Sake breweries where you can enjoy tasting in Yanagawa. Yanagawa
Shuzo Sake brewery founded in 1890 and Kikubijin Shuzo Sake brewery founded in 1735.
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The Zen temple famous for its beautiful stone garden. It was built during the Kamakura period
just next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and is within walking distance of Nishitetsu Dazaifu station.
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Kyushu National Museum was opened in 2005 in Dazaifu-city next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine,
as Japan’s fourth national museum after Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara.
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Site of Dazaifu Government Office
Government site of Ancient Kyushu, Known as TOFURO, the site was used during the Nara
(710 to 794 AD) and Heian (794 to 1185 AD) period. The Dazaifu was responsible for supervising
Japan’s maritime frontier, as well as for administering the nine provinces and two island of the
Saikaido (modern Kyushu).
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Dazaifu travel guide
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu is the highly recommended tourist destination near Fukuoka-city. Must visit place
is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine dedicated to the deity of lerning. Dazaifu is a historical place,
about 1300 years ago, in Dazaifu, there was a government office to manage the entire
Kyushu for a long period of 500 years at the present Dazaifu. There are numbers of
historical sites which reflect to the ancient history of Dazaifu, including ruins of the Dazaifu
itself.
Where to visit
The Shrine dedicated to the deity of learning. Many Japanese visit the Shrine to pass the
examination successfully. Built on the site of grave of Sugawara Michizane, who is deified
as the Deity of scholarship.
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Entrance Gate |
Main Building of Shrine |
Shamusho, Shrine office |
Shrine Approach path
The road leading to the Shrine is lined with many souvenir shops unique to Japan including
Starbucks and Umegae mochi shops.
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Torii Gate |
Approach path |
Approach path |
Starbucks at Approach path
The restaurant was designed by renown architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011. The
concept of the design is Harmony of Modern and traditional by natural material; 2000 cedar
timber is assembled in a traditional wood structure without using nails. Enjoy the luxurious
time in the warmth of wood and the scent of coffee.
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Daruma doll |
Gourd |
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Entrance Bridge |
Chozusha, Purification place |
Plum Blossoms
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Umegae-mochi, local speciality
Umegae-mochi rice cake is a specialty of Dazaifu; rice cake filled with sweet bean paste, stamped
in the shape of plum blossom and baked lightly.
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Featured restaurant, Shoseikan
The restaurant is located right behind the Dazaifu Shrine.
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The Zen temple famous for its beautiful stone garden. It was built during the Kamakura period
just next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and is within walking distance of Nishitetsu Dazaifu station.
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Kyushu National Museum was opened in 2005 in Dazaifu-city next to Dazaifu Tenmangu
Shrine, as Japan’s fourth national museum after Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara.
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Site of Dazaifu Government Office
Government site of Ancient Kyushu, Known as TOFURO, the site was used during the Nara
(710 to 794 AD) and Heian (794 to 1185 AD) period. The Dazaifu was responsible for supervising
Japan’s maritime frontier, as well as for administering the nine provinces and two island of the
Saikaido (modern Kyushu).
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Featured festival
Tenmangu’s history is recalled by events such as the New Years Exorcism, Fire Festival
(Oni-sube), Kyokusui-no-en that means Spring Water Poetry Festival, and Jinko-shiki
(Annual God-Procession Festival) which takes place in the Autumn.
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Location of Dazaifu
General information
| Address | City hall : 1-1-1 Kanzeonji Dazaifu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
30 minutes by car using Fukuoka Urban Express Way from Fukuoka-city 35 minutes by Nishitetsu train from Tenjin (Fukuoka) to Dazaifu |
| Transportation | Nishitetsu train |
| Population | 72,000 Population density 2,400 |
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Kitakyushu one-day tour
Mount Sarakura
Travelling route
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
8:30 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Kitakyushu-city
Go up to Mount Sarakura by Cable Car and the Slope Car
Enjoy magnificent and dynamic view from Mount Sarakura
Visit Higashida : UNESCO World Heritage / Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
Lunch Local cuisines
Visit Kokokura Castle
Explore Mojiko Retro
Konamon Pedstrian tunnel : cross to the Shimonoseki on foot
Transfer to Fukuoka-city by vehicle throug Kanmon Bridge
17:30 Arrive Fukuoka-city
Option : the following sites can be arranged as a option.
Where to explore
The hight of the mountain is 622 meters from sea level. At the top you are presented with a
magnificent and spectacular view of Kitakyushu. In 10 minutes, you can reach the summit
from the Cable Car Station using the Cable car and the Slope car.
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Japan’s modern steel industry was started as Yawata steel Works at Higashida district in 1901.
Since then, the Works greatly contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization. The three sites in
Higashida have been registered on UNESCO World Heritage as Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial
Only the Blast Furnace in the world which preserved as it was. The birth place where
Japan’s steel industry began in 1901. It contributed greatly to the development of the
Japanese steel industry and was used until 1972, and has been preserved just as it was.
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First Head Office of the Steel Works / UNESCO World Heritage
Built in 1899, ahead of production facilities. It is an architectural fusion of Japanese and European
design, a two story red brick building with bilateral symmetry and a central dome set in a Japanese
tile roof.
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Museum of Industrial Technology. In April 2007, based on this theme of “innovation, ” the Kitakyushu
Innovation Gallery & Studio (KIGS) opened in Yahata, Higashida, the first site of steel manufacturing
in Japan’s modern age. Various things related Industry technologies are exhibited.
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Fukuoka–prefecture only in Japan is selected by CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places
to visit in 2019. And the Photo of Kokura Castle is used for introducing Fukuoka-prefecture
Kokura Castle is one of the most famous land marks in Kitakyushu. The construction was
commenced in 1602 and spent 7 years to completed it.
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Dr. Albert Einstein awarded Nobel Prize in Physic visited Moji in 1922, and he acclaimed
that everything could see were Arts. The exotic district of Mojiko Retro is visited by more
than 2 million tourists a year. Moji-ko Port flourished following its 889 designation as a
Special National Port for exporting coal and other products.
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Only the place in the world ! You can cross the strait on foot. The Kanmon Strait, separating
Honshu and Kyushu, is a very beautiful and busy waterway with as many as 700 small and
large ships a day passing through it. The Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel, which enables people to
cross on foot.
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Lunch, local cuisines to be slected from the following
Kawara Sobe
Kawara soba is a local cuisine which Soba noodles and meat are cooked together on a Kawara
(stone roof tile) and dipped into a special sauce when eating it.
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Yaki curry
Yaki curry latterly means baked curry and is local cuisine in Moji which is curry with rice topped
with cheese and/or egg heated in oven. The melted cheese and soft-boiled egg combine with the
spicy curry to enhance its flavor even more.
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Nagahama Ramen, Tonpei
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Eel Restaurant, Chikurintei
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Manga Museum is located next to JR Kokura station. The museum is located on the 6th floor
of Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall devoted to products and services for anime, manga,
idol culture, and cosplay fans, a kind of Harajuku in miniature.
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Kitakyushu is the dynamic city where one million people are living and working, is creating
the beautiful Night view which you have never seen before. The night view from the mount
Sarakura is chosen the three major Night View in Japan. The area of Night view is the largest
in the World ; about 40km east to west and 10km south to north and also the number of
lighting to create the night view is the largest in the World.
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Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves
One of the three largest Karst Plateau in Japan along with the Akiyoshi-dai Plateau and the
Shikoku Karst. It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city. At altitudes between
400 and 600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to south and 2 km from
east to west.
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Established in 1991, 100% shareholder of Toyota Motor. Major manufactured car is Lexus,
and annual production volume is 430,000 cars. Assembly line and Inspection line are visited
at the factory tour.
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The first-class civil construction heritage completed in 1927, the triggered the registration
of World Cultural Heritage of Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution. The Kawachi
Reservoir was constructed for the industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works. The dam
was constructed at the Okura River and upper stream of the dam was expanded and
making the 7milion cubic metre reservoir.
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Kawachi Wisteria Garden is a private garden at the Mountain foot of Sarakura and famous for its
spectacularly presented, large numbers of wisteria flowers. The garden is opened to the public
seasonally during the wisteria season which usually peaks around late April to middle of May.
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Fukuoka one-day tour
Tochoji temple
The Heart of 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. For
this tour, we take you to historical places and local traditional areas for introducing the real Japan.
Location of Fukuoka-city
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
9:00 depart the Hotel in Fukuoka-city
The Shrine of Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival, located in Hakata nearby Canal City Hakata
The folk museum depicts the life and culture of Hakata Fukuoka
The largest seated wooden image of Buddha in Japan
The most historical and traditional local shopping street in Hakata
Lunch ：Ramen stadium or Local restaurants
The water-front resort area, many tourist attractions here including Fukuoka tower
The highest coastal tower in Japan, offers a breathtaking and spectacular
360 degree panoramic view of Fukuoka-city and Hakata bay
Built in 1601 and the place is famous for its beautiful plum and cherry blossoms
16:00 Arrive the Hotel in Fukuoka-city
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The time-honored Japanese garden, feel Japanese traditional cultures and enjoy Tea Ceremony
The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu
Located in the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable
throughout the year
The urban living area, a resort lifestyle full of fun and entertainment
Fukuoka Chuo Wholesale fish Market
Well known as the Kitchen of Hakata dealing with fresh sea food
Hakata-za is the theater for Kabuki plays
Where to explore
The most exciting summer festival in Kyushu, Hakata Gion Yamagasa is held in the shrine
in July. The tall Kazari Yamakasa, a luxuriously decorated float, is always displayed which
was constructed without using even a single nail.
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It is a folk museum depicts the life and culture of Hakata Fukuoka. Exhibition hall, many faces
and facets of the Hakata way of life can be found, Machiya hall, is a superb example of
traditional architecture and has been moved here and restored to provide a glimpse into the past.
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The Temple was founded in 806 by Kobo-daishi Kukai and it is the oldest temple of the Shingon
sect in Japan that Kobo-daishi set up. The Fukuoka Daibutsu called Great Buddha of Fukuoka
completed in 1993 stands 10.8 meters tall and is the largest seated wooden image of Buddha
in Japan.
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Japanese traditional Shopping Street where you can find a lot of Cool Japan. The entrance of the
shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine. Approximately 130 shops built in the 400 metre
arcade. There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion
Yamakasa goods. Enjoy lunch, Hakata Ramen at the birth place of Nagahama Ramen.
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Lunch, Ramen Stadium
Ramen Stadium isn’t really a stadium as the name suggests, but a food court on the fifth floor
of Canal City’s Cinema Building. It carries not one, but eight famous ramen stalls that serves
different ramen styles from across Japan. Ramen Stadium has eight ramen stalls with ramen
from Hakata, Kurume, and as far as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Sapporo.
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Local restaurants
There are many restaurants for lunch and dinner where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisines
and local specialties.
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Seaside Momochi
Seaside Momochi is the water-front resort area, only a 15 minute drive from Tenjin in the
centre of Fukuoka-city. The park is surrounded by Fukuoka Tower and high rise
contemporary buildings, all of which help make a modern urban landscape.
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The complex facility for the wedding hall, shops and restaurants and is located in Seaside
Momochi Park.
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Fukuoka castle, was built in 1601. Part of stone wall and canal, and the Tamon tower are
still left intact as they were back then. There is also a nice view of the city from the former
main Parts of the castle’s former moats were used to construct nearby Ohori koen Park.
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The Japanese traditional Garden; it was originally built in the 1754 for Kuroda Tsugutaka who was
the lord of Fukuoka clan. You can feel Japanese traditional cultures and enjoy Tea Ceremony.
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The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The main tank is a huge, 7 meter deep
pool filled with all different kinds of marine life including over 120 sharks of 20 different varieties. There
are also several outdoor tanks where you can experience feeding dolphins and sea lions.
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In the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year. Rapeseed
blossom, Cherry blossom, Livingstone daisy Poppy, Rhododendro, Marigold, Hydrengea, Plumed
cockscomb, Dahlia, Sunflower, Cockspur coral tree Bougainvillea, Scarlet sage, Cosmos, Dahlia,
Autumn leaves, Scarlet sage, Japanese narcissus, Japanese camellia, Plum.
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The urban living area where you can enjoy a resort lifestyle full of fun and entertainment. There is
a large shopping mall, a sports equipment store, a car accessories store, an interior design shop,
a baby specialty mega store, some restaurants, a Ferris wheel, and many amusement attractions.
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Fukuoka Chuo Wholesale fish Market
Well known as the Kitchen of Hakata dealing with fresh sea food. The Wholesale Market is open
to the public on the second Saturday of every month as Citizens Appreciation day. Time is from
9h to 12h. The Special event is the Tuna Cooking Show, don’t miss it.
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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. Kabuki is one of Japanese traditional stage arts along
with Nho, Kyogen and Bunraku.
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Ukiha travel guide
Ukiha Inari Shrine
Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range.
Yoshii, in the center of Chikugo flourished as a post town during the Edo period, and there a
lot of Sake brewery which have established the Edo period. A fruits picking and Sake brewery
visit can be enjoyed here.
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Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago. Located in Yoshii-machi, Shirakabe, literary
meaning is white wall. The avenue of houses with white wall were constructed about 100 years
ago. About 250 houses in the area has been designated as National important raditional buildings
preservation district.
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Authentic Japanese restaurant, Shirakabe
The chef who makes that cuisines also has experienced the imperial family’s cook.
The restaurant Shirakabe is in the former merchant’s building constructed in 1928. Japanese
cuisines using best local ingredients that vary by season can be enjoyed.
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Breath taking scenery harmonizes with the Shrine. Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino
mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on
the 300 steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building.
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Shrine main building |
Breath taking view from Shrine |
Let’s sample Chochu at Beniotome Shuzo. Shochu is a Japanese distilled beverage less than
45% alcohol by volume. The shochu of Beniotome Shuzo is distilled from Sesame. The brewery
can be visited and there is a tasting corner, Let’s sample Chochu.
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The largest Shrine in Kyushu and the shrine is specified as Ichino-miya or the representative
Shrine in Chikugo region. Located in Kurume-city, stand at the middle of Kora Mountain.
From the Shrine compound, breath taking magnificent view of Chikugo plain can be seen.
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Torii Gate, entrance of Shrine |
Kyushu’s largest Shrine building |
Magnificent view from the Shrine |
In the harvest time, the northern Kyushu boasts many area with beautiful fruit orchards.
Fukuoka is one of the leading fruit-producing prefecture in all Japan.
The fruit production in Fukuoka is primarily concentrated in the southern Chikugo region
such as Ukiha, Asakura and Tanushimaru.
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Location of Ukiha
General information
| Address | City hall : 316 Niiharu, Yoshii-machi, Ukiha-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
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50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 45 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yaanagawa-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
| Population | 28,000 Population density 240 |
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Kitakyushu travel guide
Kokura Castle
Kitakyushu is the second largest city in Kyushu and World leading Environmental Future city,
and blessed with spectacular & stunning nature. The city is the Industrial Innovation city greatly
contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization. Now Kitakyushu offers a lot of sightseeing spots
such as scenic beauty places, UNESCO World Heritage of Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial
Revolution , Industrial heritages, placed introduce cultures of people living there, and various
historic sites.
Blessed with Nature
The city is blessed with spectacular & stunning natural feature, about 960,000 people are living
in the area spreding in river basins where surounding Sea and mountains.The coastline belongs
to Seto Inland Sea National Park and Genkai Sea Quasi-National Park and also the city has
Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park.
The hight of the mountain is 622 meters from sea level. At the top you are presented with a
magnificent and spectacular view of Kitakyushu. In 10 minutes, you can reach the summit
from the Cable Car Station using the Cable car and the Slope car.
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The Three Major Night View of Japan
Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves
One of the three largest Karst Plateau in Japan. It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city.
At altitudes between 400 and 600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to south
and 2 km from east to west.
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The limestone stands in row like a flock of sheep in a vast meadow and dolines |
The Plateau offers a different views in each of the four seasons |
Senbutsu limestone cave, the largest limestone caves in Hiraodai Karst Plateau |
Kawachi Wisteria Garden is a private garden at the Mountain foot of Sarakura and famous for its
spectacularly presented, large numbers of wisteria flowers. The garden is opened to the public
seasonally during the wisteria season which usually peaks around late April to middle of May.
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Featured Tourist Destinations
Kokura
Kitakyushu’s landmark Kokura Castle. Fukuoka–prefecture only in Japan is selected by
CNN Travel as one of the top 19 places to visit in 2019. And the Photo of Kokura Castle is
used for introducing Fukuoka-prefecture. The Castle located within a walking distance of
JR Kokura Station.
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Kokua Castle Garden made at the former site of lord’s guest house, located next to Kokura Castle.
This garden consists of a Japanese garden and a lord’s house, a building of the style of Japanese
domestic architecture. In this garden, not only can you see Japanese traditional architecture,
but also enjoy the Tea Ceremony at the Experience Zone.
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Typical Japanese market, known as “the kitchen” in Kitakyushu-city. There are more than
120 shops in the 180 metre-long arcade. Here you get a true taste of the culture and sample
the real life style of the people living in Kitakyushu. You can find fresh, inexpensive fish,
vegetables and meats, as well as local specialties.
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Uomachi & Kyumachi downtown shopping street
Uomachi and Kyomachi Ginteigai are the arcade downtown shopping streets connected from
JR Kokura Station. The literal meaning of Gintengai is the Silver roof arcade shopping street
and Uomachi Gintengai is the birth place of Japanese arcade shopping street constructed in 1991.
Now, there are many kind of fantastic shops and restaurant along the street.
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Manga Museum is located next to JR Kokura station. The museum is located on the 6th floor
of Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall devoted to products and services for anime, manga,
idol culture, and cosplay fans, a kind of Harajuku in miniature.
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Manga Museum and Aru Aru City next to JR Kokura station
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Best known Manga writer Reiji Matsumoto |
Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall |
Moji
Dr. Albert Einstein awarded Nobel Prize in Physic visited Moji in 1922, and he acclaimed
that everything could see were Arts. The exotic district of Mojiko Retro is visited by more
than 2 million tourists a year. Moji-ko Port flourished following its 889 designation as a
Special National Port for exporting coal and other products.
It was built by the Mitsui Co., Ltd in 1921 as a reception centre and to provide accommodation for
VIP’s. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), one of the world’s most famous theoretical physicists, stayed
here during his visit to Japan with his wife in 1922.
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The shopping area in the Mojiko Retro district located by the sea. “Full of a romance market which
stir up forgetting contentment” is the direct translation of the concept Kaikyo Plaza is based on.
The area has a very romantic ambience and evokes feeling of nostalgia and contentment that will
never be forgotten.
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It is the only Station building that is designated as an Important National Cultural Property
together with Tokyo Station. Mojiko Station is a beautiful station built in the Renaissance
style and modeled on the Termini Station in Italy.
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Situated on the 31st floor of the high-rise apartment building “Retro Hi-Mart”. The 103 metre-high
observatory offers magnificent views of the Mojiko Retro district, the Kanmon-kyo Bridge over the
Kanmon Strait, as well as the Shimonoseki area.
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Only the place in the world ! You can cross the strait on foot. The Kanmon Strait, separating
Honshu and Kyushu, is a very beautiful and busy waterway with as many as 700 small and
large ships a day passing through it. the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel, which enables people to
cross on foot,
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Japan’s modern steel industry was started as Yawata steel Works at Higashida district
in 1901. Since then, the Works greatly contributed to Japan’s industrial modernization.
The three sites in Higashida have been registered on UNESCO World Heritage as
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution.
Only the Blast Furnace in the world which preserved as it was. The birth place where
Japan’s steel industry began in 1901. It contributed greatly to the development of the
Japanese steel industry and was used until 1972, and has been preserved just as it was.
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Cast house floor |
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First Head Office of the Steel Works / UNESCO World Heritage
Built in 1899, ahead of production facilities. It is an architectural fusion of Japanese and
European design, a two story red brick building with bilateral symmetry and a central dome
set in a Japanese tile roof.
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World leading rails producing in the Steel Works |
First Head Office building registered on the World Heritage |
Observation deck of the World Heritage |
Museum of Industrial Technology. In April 2007, based on this theme of “innovation, ” the Kitakyushu
Innovation Gallery & Studio (KIGS) opened in Yahata, Higashida, the first site of steel manufacturing
in Japan’s modern age. Various things related Industry technologies are exhibited.
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Museum Building |
World Heritage, Meiji Japan’s Industry Revolution |
Introducing Industry innovation history of Japan |
Industrial Heritages
The first-class civil construction heritage completed in 1927, the triggered the registration of World
Cultural Heritage of Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution. The Kawachi Reservoir was
constructed for the industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works. The dam was constructed at the
Okura River and upper stream of the dam was expanded and making the 7milion cubic metre reservoir.
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Reservoir, constructed for the industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works |
Unprecedented design in the world has been applied to harmonize with nature |
First-class civil construction heritage
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Built in 1910 on the east bank of the Onga River. It served, and still serves, to deliver industrial
water to Yawata via an 11.4 km pipeline. The site has been registered on the UNESCO World
Heritage, Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution
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Onga River |
Onga River Pump Station |
Water piping to the Steel Works |
Dedicated Railway for Yawata Steel Works. The railway connected between Yawata and Tobata,
construction work took three years, and completed in 1930. The most difficult and hard work was
making Miyatayama tunnel with a total length of 1180 m due to suffering from floods. The gates of
the Miyatayama tunnel are decorated with stately designs.
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The rail way crossing the road |
Miyatayama tunnel Tobata side |
Miyatayama tunnel Yahata side |
Japan’s Modern Steel Works history started here. Yawata was a rural village with a small
population of agriculture and fishing industry. And this place was decided in Parliament as
the Japan’s Modern Steel Works construction site in 1897.At that time, there were no
construction machineries, the Steel Works was constructed with human power in just 4 years.
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The city of Kitakyushu is the birthplace of the modern Japanese steel industry which began
operation in 1901, and is now the world’s leading environmental future city. Now it is called
industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan. Therefore the various
things can be learn here.
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Local cuisines and featured restaurant
Kawara Sobe
Kawara soba is a local cuisine which Soba noodles and meat are cooked together
on a Kawara (stone roof tile) and dipped into a special sauce when eating it.
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Yaki curry
Yaki curry latterly means baked curry and is local cuisine in Moji which is curry with rice
topped with cheese and/or egg heated in oven. The melted cheese and soft-boiled egg
combine with the spicy curry to enhance its flavor even more.
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Nagahama Ramen, Tonpei
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Eel Restaurant, Chikurintei
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Dinner at Kokura
Ekikara sanjippo yokocho
The place is located on the ground floor of JR Kokura Station. There are 8 restaurants
where local cuisines can be enjoyed.
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Tanga Yatai
At night time, food stalls called Yatai open in the square in front of Tanga Market.
Here you can try delicious oden (a stew made from various ingredients) and ramen.
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Sushi restaurant
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Location of Kitakyushu-city
General information
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City hall ; 1-1 Jonai Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture Cabinet designate city |
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70 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka Airport in Fukuoka-city 100 minutes by a vehiclefrom Saga-city 160 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Beppu 100 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin |
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40 minutes by JR Express train from JR Hakata Station 19 minutes by JR Shinkansen (bullet train ) from JR Hakata Station |
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| Population | 945,000 Pupulation density : 1.920 / km2 |
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Fukuoka travel guide
Kushida Shrine
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, enjoy shopping and meals
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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 |
Where to visit
Teramachi district
One of the most exciting summer festival in Kyushu, Hakata Gion Yamagasa is held in the
shrine in July. The tall Kazari Yamakasa, a luxuriously decorated float, is always displayed
which was constructed without using even a single nail.
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Shrine main building |
Sacred Crane Well |
Hakata Gion Yamakasa decoration |
It is a folk museum depicts the life and culture of Hakata Fukuoka. Exhibition hall, many faces
and facets of the Hakata way of life can be found, Machiya hall, is a superb example of traditional
architecture and has been moved here and restored to provide a glimpse into the past.
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The museun is located next to Kushida Shrine |
Exhibition hall |
Hakata doll |
The Temple was founded in 806 by Kobo-daishi Kukai and it is the oldest temple of the Shingon
sect in Japan that Kobo-daishi set up. The Fukuoka Daibutsu called Great Buddha of Fukuoka
completed in 1993 stands 10.8 meters tall and is the largest seated wooden image of Buddha in Japan.
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Head temple of Shingon Buddhism Kyushu sect |
Garaves of Kuroda Lord |
Japanese traditional Shopping Street where you can find a lot of Cool Japan. The entrance of the
shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine. Approximately 130 shops built in the 400 metre
arcade. There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion
Yamakasa goods. Enjoy lunch, Hakata Ramen at the birth place of Nagahama Ramen.
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Entrance of Shopping arcade |
130 shops in the 400 metre arcade including souvenir shops |
Birth place of Nagahama Ramen |
Seaside Momochi is the water-front resort area, only a 15 minute drive from Tenjin in the
centre of Fukuoka-city. The park is surrounded by Fukuoka Tower and high rise
contemporary buildings, all of which help make a modern urban landscape.
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Magnificent view from the tower |
Lover’s Sanctuary |
The complex facility for the wedding hall, shops and restaurants and is located in Seaside
Momochi Park.
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Fukuoka castle, was built in 1601. Part of stone wall and canal, and the Tamon tower are
still left intact as they were back then. There is also a nice view of the city from the former
main Parts of the castle’s former moats were used to construct nearby Ohori koen Park.
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Stone wall of the Castle |
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Ohori-koen Park is located next to Fukuoka Castle Ruins and close to center of Fukuoka-city.
The park is complemented by a Japanese style garden and the Fukuoka City Art Museum.
Rich in greenery and encircling a lake two kilometers in circumference, the park is an oasis
for city residents, who enjoy jogging, boating, bird watching and other activities here.
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In the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year. Rapeseed
blossom, Cherry blossom, Livingstone daisy Poppy, Rhododendro, Marigold, Hydrengea, Plumed
cockscomb, Dahlia, Sunflower, Cockspur coral tree Bougainvillea, Scarlet sage, Cosmos, Dahlia,
Autumn leaves, Scarlet sage, Japanese narcissus, Japanese camellia, Plum.
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Breathtaking panoramic view of Hakata bay |
Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year |
Flower garden |
The aquarium focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The main tank is a huge,
seven meter deep pool filled with all different kinds of marine life including over 120 sharks
of 20 different varieties. There are also several outdoor tanks where you can experience
feeding dolphins and sea lions.
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Marine World Uminonakamichi facing to Hakata bay |
Dolphins and sea lions Show |
Different kinds of marine life can be enjoyed |
The sprawling, family oriented public park, located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from
central Fukuoka.The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens, playgrounds,
an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large open spaces and
lawns perfect for picnicking.
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The Japanese traditional Garden; it was originally built in the 1754 for Kuroda Tsugutaka
who was the lord of Fukuoka clan. You can feel Japanese traditional cultures and enjoy
Tea Ceremony.
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Beautiful lake, colorful carp swimming |
Traditional Japanese room, enjoy Tea Ceremony |
The urban living area where you can enjoy a resort lifestyle full of fun and entertainment.
There is a large shopping mall, a sports equipment store, a car accessories store, an interior
design shop, a baby specialty mega store, some restaurants, a Ferris wheel, and many
amusement attractions.
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Fukuoka Chuo Wholesale fish Market
Well known as the Kitchen of Hakata dealing with fresh sea food. The Wholesale Market
is open to the public on the second Saturday of every month as Citizens Appreciation day.
Time is from 9h to 12h. The Special event is the Tuna Cooking Show, don’t miss it.
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Wholesale Market is open to the public |
One of the largest entertainment districts in western Japan, bustling at night with young people
and business men and women. Around 2000 eating and drinking establishments including Yatai
is crammed in this area, Neon light reflect alluringly on the Naka River.
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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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Local cuisines and featured restaurants
Food stalls “Yatai”is one thing to enjoy in Fukuoka. Despite a decline in recent year,
there are said to be more than 160. The food stalls have all kind of food, but you have
to try Hakata ramen, usually made with white soup from pork bone and thin noodles.
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Ramen Stadium
Ramen Stadium isn’t really a stadium as the name suggests, but a food court on the fifth floor
of Canal City’s Cinema Building. It carries not one, but eight famous ramen stalls that serves
different ramen styles from across Japan. Ramen Stadium has eight ramen stalls with ramen
from Hakata, Kurume, and as far as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Sapporo.
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Mizutaki
It is a local cuisine in Fukuoka. izutaki (boil in water) describes, this is a hot pot dish made
with chopped chickens, negi, and a variety of vegetables put in a pot of water and boiled,
then dipped in ponzu sauce.
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Local restaurants
There are many restaurants for lunch and dinner where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisines and
local specialties.
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Location of Fukuoka-city
General information
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City hall : 1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-city, Fukuoka-prefecture Cabinet designate city |
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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 |
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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 |
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Munakata & Fukutsu travel Guide
Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu
Munakata Region is located in the west part of Fukuoka-prefecture and facing to Genkai Sea.
The area are consist of Munakata, Fukutsu, Akama and Oshima Island.
Munakata
Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu, UNESCO World Heritage
Hetsu-gu is one of the three shrines that comprise Munakata Shrine and enshrines
Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, one of the three female deities of Munakata. Visitors passing
through the torii gate and proceeding along the path will find the Main Hall, dedicated to
Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, beyond the Shinmon gate.
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The steps lead to Takamiya Saijo (Ceremonial Site), where ancient rituals were performed.
Takamiya Saijo is very important since the rituals currently observed at Hetsu-gu originated there.
To the northwest of the ceremonial site, visitors can view the marine route linking Hetsu-gu with
Okinoshima via the Tsurikawa River, Oshima, and finally across the Genkai Sea.
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Entrance of Takamiya Saijo |
Worship at Takamiya Saijo |
Takamiya Saijo Japan’s oldest Ancient style Shrine |
Fukutsu
Shinbaru-Nuyama Mounted Tombs, UNESCO World Heritage
The Tomb Group comprises the tombs of the Munakata clan, an ancient powerful family that led
interactions with overseas countries. The Munakata clan also performed rituals on Okinoshima
and nurtured the tradition of faith in in the sacred island.
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The Shimenawa is the biggest in Japan. Surprisingly, weight is 3ton, with 2.6m diameter and 11m
length. Shimenawa is the thick, twisted, straw rope. It was believed in ancient days that a Shimenawa
had the power to keep off evil sprits, so many objects connected with Shinto Shrines decorated.
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Akama
Sake Brewery, Katsuya Shuzo
Katsuya Shuzo is a renown local Sake brewery has long history, established in 1790.
The Goshinshu or dedicated Sake to deity for Munakata Shrine is being made this Brewey.
Recommended Sake are Okinoshina, Naranoki and Genkainada.
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Akama Inn town in Karatsu road, made during Edo period
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Oshima Island
Oshima Island located 11 km from Konominato Port in Munakata-city, and is the largest
island in Fukuoka-prefecture. The population of the island is around 700.
Oshima Ferry, it takes 25 minutes by Oshima and 15 minutes by Shiokaze.
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Munakata Shrine Nakatsu-gu, UNESCO World Heritage
Nakatsu-gu, one of the three shrines that comprise Munakata Taisha, is situated on this island
and enshrines Tagitsuhime-no-Kami, one of the Three Goddesses of Munakata.
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Munakata Shrine Okitsu-gu Yohaisho, UNESCO World Heritage
Because Okinoshima has long been an object of worship, public access to the island is strictly limited.
The Okinoshima landscape has been preserved intact until now because local people have strictly
observed various taboos. For example, even if one is allowed to land on the island, one is forbidden
to speak a word about what one has seen or heard there; and one must never take anything from the
island, not even a twig, blade of grass, or pebble.
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From the site of a cannon fort used during World War II, visitors can view Okinoshima
on a clear day. The path linking the fort site with Okitsu-gu Yohaisho was constructed by
the Japanese Imperial Army.
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From the observation deck atop Mt Mitakesan, visitors can view not only the main island of Kyushu,
but also Okinoshima Island.
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Lunch at Japanese Inn
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Location of Munakata & Fukutsu
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