Fukuoka Prefecture Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

6-Day Journey to Kyushu, Japan | More Beautiful Than Anime

If you're looking for a different kind of trip to Japan🌸, I highly recommend Kyushu for the ladies! Compared to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Kyoto, this place is more like a hidden paradise! Feel the heartbeat of the earth up close🌋, travel through forests on trains🚞, experience the hot spring culture, and time seems to slow down here~ 〰️〰️〰️ 1️⃣🌟Must-visit spots in Kyushu ✅Mount Aso: The largest volcano group in Kyushu, one of the few active volcanoes you can observe up close ✅Kumamoto Castle: One of Japan's three famous castles along with Osaka Castle and Nagoya Castle, feel the breath of historical changes ✅Kusasenri: A vast grassland perfect for photography, with herds of cattle and horses roaming on the lush greenery ✅Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge: View the mountain scenery and valleys from high above, as beautiful as a painting ✅Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Fukuoka's most representative shrine, dedicated to the god of learning ✅Yufuin no Mori Tourist Train: Escape the city and enjoy the natural scenery, with a retro train running through the forest ✅Sakura no Baba Josaien: Watch local ethnic performances, visit history museums, and taste Kumamoto's special cuisine here ✅Beppu Hells: A must-visit hot spring destination, where you can see different types of hot springs 〰️〰️〰️ 2️⃣🌲6-Day Itinerary in Kyushu (🉑Customizable) D1: Nationwide - Kumamoto D2: Kumamoto Castle - Sakura no Baba Josaien - Suizenji Park - Kusasenri - Mount Aso - Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge D3: Beppu - Beppu Hells - Sea Hell - Yunotsubo Kaido - Kinrin Lake - Yufuin no Mori Tourist Train - Fukuoka Tower D4: Dazaifu - Ohori Park - Kishida Shrine - Kyushu National Museum D5: Free time in Fukuoka D6: Return trip

Dazaifu Tenmangu - Fukuoka

The Dazaifu Tenmangu is a popular destination in Fukuoka which features a shrine that is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the deity of learning, culture, and the arts. There are many shops along the path leading to the shrine, selling both souvenirs and Dazaifu local treats. One of the main treats is a rice cake mochi filled with red beans, Umegae mochi. There are also 3 museums that visitors can enjoy including the Kyushu National Museum which features different exhibitions. Depending on the time of the year, there are several festivals held at the Dazaifu shrine which showcases the long held tradition of the Dazaifu area. #Japan #Fukuoka #Dazaifu

The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

#Tokyo #Japan #Fukuoka #japanculture #Shrine #temple #beautiful #history Japan is filled with shrines, but there are a few popular and easily accessible Shrine loke this Dazaifu Temangu Shrine which is just located a short 5-8mins walk from the Dazifu station. Address: 4 Chome-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan This Shrine was said to be built to honour and dedicate to the God of learning and you be able to see the background story of the Shrine which dates back at least more than 1000AD ago. Apart from the Shrine, nearby there are also alot of traditional snack shops and souvenir shop where most tourists will flock to after the walk in the Shrine. Oh also, if you are a Starbucks fan, there is this cool looking Starbucks located near the Shrine. It was so crowded so we decided not to go inside but took a photo of the Starbucks design from the outside instead.

Shinto shrine attracts 1 million people/year

#mytripvlog One of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines ! #awesomepic #temple #shrine

Nice park in the city Center

Beautiful park located right in the centre of Fukuoka.Very easy to get to by subway. A very public place for local people and tourist to spend their day of weekdays or weekend.most important it free admission. I took about 1 hour to walk around the park and to the tiny island in the middle.There are peddling swan boat available for rent, cafes available too. You can walk your dogs easily here. Will highly recommended a visit here to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the park which offer .

Sakura in Fukuoka!!!

Fukuoka, beautiful city with a bit late back compare those metropolitan city like Tokyo , Osaka and Sapporo, but I prefer to be here compare to those crowded area . Walk around town area with slow pace to enjoy various colours of Sakura and walk up to Fukuoka Castle Rain for sunset . You may enjoy any kinds of Sakura here . See you on the other side of the world !! #japan #naturelover #solotravel

Catch the moment in Ohori

#mytripvlog #ohoripark

photo session in oohori park with friends who are going to be dad and mom. nice place to visit with greenery and breezing air. it also have boat to ride which costs 1100 yen which is little pricey but worth to ride.

Enjoy the scenic autumn leaves and private hot springs with Kengo Kuma in Kyushu

🍁 As autumn deepens, the 'Red Leaf Hunt' finale in Kyushu pushes this color feast to a climax. - 【Tour Highlights】 One of the largest red leaf lighting events🔮Mifuneyama Rakuen lighting One of the three major red leaf scenic spots🍁Yabakei autumn scenery One of the new three major night views🌇Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view Mobile landscape cafe🚉Coastal CAFE sightseeing train Natural healing gift♨️Unzen/Beppu Hell Hot Springs Intangible cultural heritage🎭Takachiho Night Kagura One of the three major pottery capitals of the world🎎Arita ceramics - 【Encounter on the Way】 ✅Fukuoka｜Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view, Moji Port old street, Fukuoka Tower ✅Saga｜Mifuneyama Rakuen, Arita Ceramic Park, Autumn Arita Ceramic Festival ✅Nagasaki｜CAFE train, Yushu Teien Shimei Manor, Unzen Hell Valley, Nitta Pass, Sanjuro Garden, Amakusa Dolphins ✅Oita｜Yabakei, Beppu Hell Valley, Yufuin Kinrinko Lake ✅Miyazaki｜Takachiho Kagura, Takachiho Gorge boat tour, Takachiho Shrine - 【Accommodation】 🏡Fukuoka Ritz Carlton｜Overlooking Hakata Bay and the city skyline, creating a secluded space in the bustling city 🏡Sekai Beppu｜Designed by Kengo Kuma, inspired by the dramatic hot spring street to create a joyful atmosphere 🏡Sekai Yufuin｜Designed by Kengo Kuma, placing the hot spring inn in the center of the terraced fields, creating a primitive farmhouse style 🏡Sekai Unzen｜Inspired by Nagasaki culture, blending elements of China, Japan, and the Netherlands, full of exotic charm 🏡Miyasho Takebayashi Tei｜A quiet accommodation surrounded by Mifuneyama, where the courtyard, architecture, and four seasons scenery merge into one 🏡Takachiho Inn Kamiyo｜A hot spring inn hidden in Takachiho Gorge, an excellent choice to experience authentic Japanese hospitality - 【Delicacies】 🐮Saga beef｜Famous for its delicate marble fat and deep and mellow taste 🐎Horse meat dishes｜Known as 'Sakura meat', the temperature of the tongue melts the deliciousness in the mouth 🍜Hakata Ramen｜The origin of Tonkotsu ramen, chewy noodles and rich pork bone broth make up Ichiran 🎏Yatai Village｜Japanese street food stalls, with a collection of delicacies such as oden, dumplings, and yakitori - 【Itinerary Overview】 ✴Kyushu West Line✴ 🍁D1 Red Leaf Spot｜Mifuneyama Rakuen 🍀D2 Japan Pottery Capital｜Arita Ceramic Park, Autumn Arita Ceramic Festival, Ceramic Handmade Experience 🚉D3 Kyushu Coast｜CAFE train, Yushu Teien Shimei Manor 🐬D4 Encounter Dolphins｜Amakusa Dolphins, Nitta Pass, Myoken Peak, Sanjuro Garden 🔥D5 Hell Hot Springs｜Unzen Hell Valley, Fukuoka Yatai Village 👋🏻D6 Farewell Japan｜Happy return trip ✴Kyushu East Line✴ 🎎D1 Japanese Mythology｜Takachiho Kagura 💦D2 Volcano Gorge｜Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine 🔥D3 Hell Hot Springs｜Beppu Hell Valley, Yufuin 🍁D4 Red Leaf Spot｜Hitome Hakkei, Saruhi Senbon Gorge, Keiseki Garden, Goryo Shrine, Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view 🏮D5 Century-old Time｜Moji Port old street tour, Fukuoka Yatai Village 👋🏻D6 Farewell Japan｜Happy return trip

Viewing Tower with great view

A must visit when you are in Fukuoka. A marvellous piece of architecture, in triangular cross-section, affording excellent views all around from 123m height !! The view on the deck is amazing.I went in the morning and the view is so beautiful.On the deck u have love lock and Fukuoka coin where you can print your name and date you have visited on it. The tickets were pretty cheap (800 yen) so there is no reason not to visit .

FUKUOKA WINTER HOLIDAY FOR A MONTH

My first time winter❄️ experience in Japan🇯🇵 Finally completed all the seasons here 😅🥳 (December to January)❄️ Places we visited at FUKUOKA,JAPAN⬇️ •Lalaport (Gundam) •Canal City Hakata •Nakasu City •Beppu •Oita •Yufu •Kumamoto •Yufuin •JR Hakata City Station •Fukuoka Tower •Dazaifu •Tosu •Marinoa City •Hakozaki Shrine •Onojo •Koga •Iki Island (Ferry for 1 Hour from Fukuoka Port) •Moo moo Land •Fukuoka Municipal Zoo #japan #japanwinter #southjapan #fukuoka #nihon #japantrip #winter #holiday #hakata #tourjapan #japantravel #japan2022 #wintergetaway #wintervacation

Fukuoka is such a calm city. Went there not expecting much, but soon discovered this city had so much to offer. #happynewyear #happynewyear

Best shopping center in Fukuoka

#shopandtrip Canal City Hakata is one of the most beautiful malls in Fukuoka city. It is located in the center of Hakata and very close to the Naka river. You can find products from almost all brands at very affordable prices. Moreover, it is tax free and you can get the tax of the product right there. You can also watch water and laser shows in the evenings. It is one of the must-see places in Fukuoka. #shoppingmall #fukuoka #japantravel #asiatrip #travelinspiration

FUKUOKA WINTER HOLIDAY FOR A MONTH

My first time winter❄️ experience in Japan🇯🇵 Finally completed all the seasons here 😅🥳 (December to January)❄️ Places we visited at FUKUOKA,JAPAN⬇️ •Lalaport (Gundam) •Canal City Hakata •Nakasu City •Beppu •Oita •Yufu •Kumamoto •Yufuin •JR Hakata City Station •Fukuoka Tower •Dazaifu •Tosu •Marinoa City •Hakozaki Shrine •Onojo •Koga •Iki Island (Ferry for 1 Hour from Fukuoka Port) •Moo moo Land •Fukuoka Municipal Zoo #japan #japanwinter #southjapan #fukuoka #nihon #japantrip #winter #holiday #hakata #tourjapan #japantravel #japan2022 #wintergetaway #wintervacation

Canal city has a good mix of different shops to suit different tastes. There is a cinema. A very good selection of food outlets and restaurants. The colourful water fountain has regular shows in the evening. You can also claim your tax back from your shopping here. Great way to do shopping and pick up souvenirs as well as eat yummy food. #GiveThanks

The commercial prosperity of the city's old city is mainly concentrated in the historical commercial district named Tenjin and the two places around JR Hakata Station. The Zhongzhou Kawabata area between Tenjin and Hakata Station is historically an industrial area with a very weak commercial atmosphere. Relatively depressed. In order to redevelop the area that is not prosperous, and to integrate the divergent neighborhoods of the Tenjin and Hakata Stations, and to prosper the entire Fukuoka area including the Kawabata area of Nakasu, it is planned to redevelop on the former site of Fukuoka. To build a large-scale comprehensive facility integrating shops, restaurants, business offices, theaters, entertainment, etc., with the aim of promoting the common prosperity of downtown Fukuoka. This is the Canal City of Hakata Water City. Hakata Canal City is one of the most successful large-scale commercial centers in Japan. It is a successful example of the perfect combination of Japanese planning and American design. It has created a new concept and format of Japan's comprehensive SHOPPING MALL, which has driven Fukuoka and Japan as a whole. The shopping mall provides a landmark model for the development of large-scale integrated commercial facilities in Japan.

Kokura Castle in North Kyushu

Address📍: 2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-0813, Japan 〒803-0813 福岡県北九州市小倉北区城内２−1 Nearest train station 🚉: Kokura 小倉 (15 minute wak) Famous for ✨: its history, its architecture (very instagramable), its Japanese umbrellas all over its entrance, the statues of local samurais, and also the sakura over the hill of the castle in spring Tourist spots nearby 👀: 🛍️: Kokura Central Shopping Street next to the Kokura Station (15 minute walk) 🚽 : ToTo Museum (10 minute walk) which shows the evolution and variety of toilets in Japan #Kokura #Kitakyushu #japan

Kokura Castle is located at Fukuoka, Japan. This nicely restored castle has a good mix of history and fun. Walkable from the Kokura train station. Kids and adults will enjoy riding the palanquin and sitting in on a samurai war council. The views are great from the top floor too. The castle is situated in the middle of the city. It provides a very peaceful place to walk and view the beautiful gardens. The castle is very popular during spring when the cherry blossom blooms but even other seasons, it is worth to visit. #givethanks #givethanks

Kokura Castle in Katsuyama park 🇯🇵 🏰

#winhkflight Kokura Castle was built on a plateau in the center of Kitakyushu City , making it very convenient for transportation. It was built by Hosokawa Tadaoki starting in 1602, with construction completed in 1608. It is exceptionally popular with visitors. One reason is that famed swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi stayed in Kokura. The famous historical "Battle of Ganryu Island" between Miyamoto Musashi and his rival, Sasaki Kojiro, was also in Kokura. The castle grounds are lovely, and the castle overlooks a new commercial complex called Riverwalk Kitakyushu with plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment possibilities. Nature lovers and birdwatchers will also enjoy a walk along the scenic Murasaki River, which gives the complex its name. I want to travel to Hong Kong to visit modern garden with historic traits!

A new journey in the New Year, follow the footsteps of history and visit Kokura Castle

❤ Start the New Year with a trip to Kokura Castle. 🌟 Kokura Castle, located in Kokura of Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu, is also known as 'Katsuyama Castle,' 'Yukin Castle,' and 'Carp Castle' among others. Kokura Castle is very popular with tourists because Kokura is where the famous Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi once lived. The historical battle between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro, known as the 'Battle of Funajima,' took place in the waters near Kokura. 👍 The castle tower of Kokura Castle consists of a 4-tiered 5-story main keep and a 1-tiered smaller keep, forming a connected tower structure. The top tier of the main keep is built in the Karahafu (also known as Nanban) style, featuring 'Sotomawari-en'—a balcony and railing set on the exterior wall of the keep. The Karahafu style is not only aesthetically pleasing but also makes the keep appear to have fewer stories from the outside. During the Tokugawa shogunate era, some daimyo's keeps adopted this style to avoid suspicion. From a practical standpoint, the protruding Sotomawari-en provides rain protection for the windows below. The current style was constructed by Hosokawa Tadaoki. ✅ The first floor is decorated in the style of the town below Kokura Castle, where visitors can take photos dressed in Edo period costumes, whether as samurai, ninja, or princesses. The second floor centers around Hosokawa Tadaoki, introducing his history from warfare to daily life, explained in detail for visitors. The third floor is dedicated to the stage of Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro, housing their beloved swords and offering interactive activities for participation. The fourth and fifth floors are observation decks, complete with a café bar for resting. 📍 Address: 2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. 💰 Admission: Adults 350 yen, middle school students 200 yen, elementary school students 100 yen. Discounted joint tickets for two or three museums are available. 🕙 Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 (April-October), 9:00-17:00 (November-March), open all year round. 🚉 Access: From Nishi-Kokura Station (Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) Kagoshima Main Line, Nippo Main Line), it's about a 10-minute walk south. From Kokura Station (West Japan Railway Company (JR West) Sanyo Shinkansen, Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) Kagoshima Main Line, Kitakyushu Monorail), it's about a 15-minute walk southwest.