Opened November 2017. This is a new tourist spot in front of Hakata's protector, Kushida Shrine, of…
Nakasu-Kawabata Area
This park was created in 1965. This was the location of the former Hakata Station and there is a mo…
Hakata Area
Engaku-ji Temple was built in 1246 at Yaguramon (present-day Gionmachi) by Hojo Tokiyori, fifth reg…
Hakata Area
This temple is dedicated to the Gods Emperor Nintoku, Onamuchi no Mikoto, and Sukunahikona no Mikot…
Hakata Area
Kaigenji is home to impactful statues of the bodhisattvas Enma-Daio and Kannon. It was opened in 13…
Hakata Area
The stadium opened in February, 2016 after consolidating the city’s three central markets (Fruit an…
East Area
The upper shrine is on top of Mt. Homan, the lower shrine at the base of the mountain. It is believ…
Fukuoka City Neighborhoods
Since the opening in October 2017 the graduate school of Kyushu University-educated astronaut…
Ohori/Ropponmatsu Area
Tenjin/Yakuin Area
Shogonji Temple is a Zen temple with a long history located approximately six minute walk from the …
East Area
Hakata Sennen-no Mon is a welcome gate to lead tourists visiting Hakata to the temple town area whe…
Hakata Area
The ancient guesthouse “Korokan” and “Fukuoka Castle” from which the geographical name of Fukuoka w…
Ohori/Ropponmatsu Area
Fukuoka Jo Mukashi Tanbo Kan (Fukuoka Castle History Exploration Hall) opened on the site of Fukuok…
Ohori/Ropponmatsu Area
Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum exhibits the most famous traditional crafts of Fukuoka i…
Nakasu-Kawabata Area
Shikanoshima Island is famous around the country for the kin-in or gold seal excavated on the islan…
East Area
Hakata’s oldest shopping street has about 130 shops lining a 400-meter long arcade. This is the sta…
Nakasu-Kawabata Area
Located inside Higashi Park at Yoshizuka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. It is said that the man named Ta…
Hakata Area
“Korokan” was one of the ancient guest houses for foreign diplomats, built in Heian period (794-118…
Ohori/Ropponmatsu Area
This is a park with an artificial beach north of Fukuoka Tower. It is close to such landmarks as th…
Momochi , Sawara Area
This is the largest underground shopping area in Kyushu, built underground of Tenjin, stretching fo…
Tenjin/Yakuin Area