๐ Articles about Fukuoka
Kanmon Strait Fireworks: Fukuoka and Yamaguchi, About 18,000 Shells
A joint display in which Moji (Fukuoka) and Shimonoseki (Yamaguchi) fire across the straitโฆ
Sasaguri Onsen Kanze no Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
A strongly alkaline beauty bath by the Narufuchi dam in Sasaguri, a quiet mountain inn witโฆ
Hakata Onsen Fujinoen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A free-flowing natural spring in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, with a fresh chloride water chโฆ
Honjo Tennen Onsen Otogi no Mori: Day-Use Hot Spring
A large natural spa in Yahatanishi, Kitakyushu, popular for its silky alkaline water and mโฆ
Chikushino Tenpai no Sato: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
A day spa on the slope of Mount Tenpai with grand views toward Dazaifu and natural water fโฆ
Gensen Noten Buro Nakagawa Seiryu: Day-Use Hot Spring
A day spa near Nakagawa drawing natural water from deep below the Sefuri foothills, with oโฆ
Funagoya Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
An iron rich carbonated mineral spring along the Yabe River in Chikugo, good to drink and โฆ
Wakita Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
An old spring at the foot of the Inunaki range in Miyawaka, with a silky alkaline simple wโฆ
Futsukaichi Onsen: Hot Spring Guide, Prices & Access
A thirteen century old spa sung of in the Manyoshu, near Dazaifu and known as the inner paโฆ
Chikugogawa Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A quiet radium spring along the Chikugo River in Ukiha, chosen as a national health resortโฆ
Harazuru Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A famous riverside spa in Asakura known as the double beauty bath with two skin-friendly sโฆ
Yamecha Tea Sweets: Where to Eat & Prices (Fukuoka)
Desserts made with the fine tea of Yame, a top gyokuro region, from matcha parfaits to ricโฆ
Nakasu Yatai Street Food: Where to Eat (Fukuoka)
Red lanterns glowing along the river, where ramen, oden and small plates color the Hakata โฆ
Kurume Yakitori: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukuoka)
Kurume, one of Japan top yakitori towns, where unique skewers like darm reveal a deep grilโฆ
Kurume Ramen: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukuoka)
A rich bowl from Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, deepened by the yobimodoshi broโฆ
Gobouten Udon: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukuoka)
Soft Hakata udon topped with freshly fried burdock tempura, a Fukuoka soul food with fragrโฆ
Yaki Ramen: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukuoka)
A griddle fried noodle dish born at street stalls, tossed in a tonkotsu style sauce with nโฆ
Karashi Mentaiko: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukuoka)
Pollock roe cured with chili, a Hakata classic that pairs unstoppably with a bowl of freshโฆ
Hakata Mizutaki: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukuoka)
A Hakata hot pot of milky chicken broth enjoyed course by course, from soup first to tendeโฆ
Hakata Motsunabe: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukuoka)
A hearty Fukuoka hot pot of plump beef offal with cabbage and garlic chives, finished withโฆ
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen: Where to Eat and Prices (Fukuoka)
A milky pork bone soup paired with ultra thin straight noodles, the dish that defines Fukuโฆ
Itoshima Seaside Drive: Itinerary & Timings (Fukuoka)
Drive the coast of Itoshima past the wedded rocks of Futamigaura and a white torii by the โฆ
Yanagawa River Cruise: Itinerary & Timings (Fukuoka)
Glide through the canal town of Yanagawa by donko boat and enjoy the famous steamed eel.โฆ
Mojiko Retro Strolling: Itinerary & Timings (Fukuoka)
A retro port town facing the Kanmon Strait, with red brick buildings and the local baked cโฆ
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Pilgrimage: Itinerary (Fukuoka)
A classic route to Dazaifu Tenmangu, the shrine of learning, with sando snacks and the Kyuโฆ
Hakata and Tenjin City Gourmet Walking Course
A one-day route through Hakata food, from yatai stalls to motsunabe and tonkotsu ramen.โฆ
Sakurai Jinja and Futamigaura: the Sunset Wedded Rocks of Itoshima
In the city of Itoshima, the wedded rocks of Sakurai Futamigaura are a sanctuary of matchmโฆ
Koinoki Jinja: a Matchmaking Shrine of the God of Love in Chikugo
A subordinate shrine of Mizuta Tenmangu in the city of Chikugo, it enshrines a rare deity โฆ
Nanzoin: a Wealth Luck Temple Home to One of the Largest Reclining Buddhas
In the town of Sasaguri, Nanzoin is an old temple known for one of the largest bronze reclโฆ
Goto no Taki: a Five Tiered Waterfall in the Sasaguri Gorge
In the Sasaguri gorge, this roughly 20 meter five tiered waterfall is also a sacred site eโฆ
Karan no Taki: Hidden Waterfall, Fukuoka
Tucked in the Sefuri range of Sawara Ward in Fukuoka City, this roughly 15 meter waterfallโฆ
Koyama Shoryu Daikannon: a Giant Statue of Fortune and Wealth in Asakura
Rising 28 meters in the city of Asakura, this great rising dragon Kannon is a lesser knownโฆ
Tanabata Jinja: a Rare Star Festival Shrine of Matchmaking in Ogori
In the city of Ogori stands a rare old shrine linked to the star festival. Enshrining a goโฆ
Orihata Jinja: a Seaside Purification Power Spot on a Munakata Cape
Perched on a cape at Kanezaki in Munakata, this old shrine is known as a place of purificaโฆ
Iwaya Jinja: a Sacred Mountain Ascetic Site Cradled by Giant Rocks in Toho
In the village of Toho, the main hall sits in a hollow of a towering crag called Gongen Roโฆ
Kora Taisha: the Hilltop Ichinomiya of Chikugo in Kurume
Standing atop Mount Kora in Kurume, this is the first shrine of old Chikugo Province, fameโฆ
5 Photogenic Buildings & Streetscapes in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is dotted with beautiful buildings and streetscapes that make you want to point yoโฆ
5 Photogenic Gourmet Treats and Souvenirs in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is a treasure trove of food! But lately, more and more photogenic foods that are "โฆ
Top 5 Photogenic Natural Scenery Spots in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is home to breathtaking natural scenery that will make you want to shout "I have tโฆ
5 Instagram-Worthy Power Spots in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is dotted with sacred spots that make you reach for your camera instinctively.โฆ
Fukuoka Winter Travel: Dazaifu Shrine & Hakata Illuminations
Fukuoka, Kyushu's largest city, comes into its own as a travel destination in winter.โฆ
Fukuoka Autumn Foliage: Mt. Hiko, Mt. Sefuri & Mt. Abura
In northern Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture is home to lesser-known autumn foliage spots that aโฆ
Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Fukuoka. Spring sakura viewing guide wโฆ
Fukuoka Sweets & Cafe Guide: Hakata Torimon & Chocolate Shop
Discover Fukuoka''s unique local cuisine including ใใงใณใฌใผใ. A food lover''s guide to the beโฆ
Rainy Day in Fukuoka: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Fukuoka! Discover top indoor attractions including ๅๅคใฎๅฑๅ ่ฆณๅ ,โฆ
Fukuoka Food Guide: Hakata Ramen, Motsu Nabe & Yatai Culture
Fukuoka is one of Japan's greatest food cities. Explore Hakata ramen, motsu nabe hot pot, โฆ
Hakata Ramen: The Kyushu Noodle Culture Born from Milky White Tonkotsu Soup
Hakata ramen, known for thin noodles, milky white tonkotsu soup, and kaedama (extra noodleโฆ
Fukuoka Castle Ruins and Maizuru Park: The Largest Castle Ruins in Kyushu Built by Kuroda Kanbei
Fukuoka Castle, completed by Kuroda Nagamasa in 1607, is Kyushu's largest early modern casโฆ
Nakasu Yatai Food Stalls: The Sacred Ground of Food Stall Culture Coloring Hakata Nights
Nakasu, sandwiched between the Naka River and Hakata River, is Japan's largest food stall โฆ
Ohori Park: Fukuoka City's Waterside Relaxation Space Utilizing a Hakata Bay Inlet
Ohori Park, developed from a Hakata Bay inlet, is Fukuoka City's green oasis with citizensโฆ
Yanagawa: A Castle Town Water Village Known for Canal Boating and Unaju Eel
Yanagawa, which prospered as a castle town of the Yanagawa domain, is a "water capital" wiโฆ
Mojiko Retro: A Historic Port District Exuding Meiji and Taisho Romanticism
Mojiko Port in Kitakyushu City, which prospered in continental trade during the Meiji-Taisโฆ
Hakata Mentaiko: Fukuoka Food Culture Created by Spicy Cod Roe
Spicy cod roe (karashi mentaiko), made by soaking salted pollock roe in chili peppers and โฆ
Hakata Gion Yamakasa: A Festival Decorating Hakata Summers for Over 770 Years
Hakata Gion Yamakasa, held every July since 1241, is a summer festival representing Hakataโฆ
Itoshima: Fukuoka's Popular Resort Where Surfing, Gourmet Food, and Nature Converge
Itoshima City, located just west of Fukuoka City, is a new resort area popular for its beaโฆ
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park: A Grand Park on a Peninsula Between Genkai Sea and Hakata Bay
National Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, located at the tip of a sandbar (Umi no Nakamichi) sโฆ
Amaou: Japan's Premier Premium Brand Strawberry That Fukuoka is Proud Of
"Amaou" strawberry, named from the initials of "sweet, round, large, delicious" in Japanesโฆ
Kokura Gion Daiko: A Courageous Strike Drum Festival Echoing Through Kitakyushu
Kokura Gion Daiko, held in Kitakyushu City's Kokurakita Ward every July, is a summer festiโฆ
Chikugo Wine: Ukiha โ A Wine Production Area Nurtured in Kyushu's Basin
The Chikugo region centered on Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a wine production area aโฆ
Tenjin: Shopping and Food Culture in Kyushu's Largest Entertainment District
Fukuoka City's "Tenjin" is Kyushu's largest entertainment district with department stores,โฆ
Yawata Steel Works: A World Heritage Industrial Site That Supported Japan's Modernization
The government-operated Yawata Steel Works, which started operations in 1901, is a moderniโฆ
Fukuoka Tower: Fukuoka's Symbol Tower Overlooking Hakata Bay
Fukuoka Tower, standing at 234 meters in the seaside park area, is Japan's tallest seasideโฆ
Dazaifu Tenmangu Plum Blossoms: Early Spring Plum Flowers Decorating the Shrine of the God of Learning
Dazaifu Tenmangu, which enshrines Sugawara Michizane, has deep ties to plum blossoms, withโฆ
Motsu Nabe: Fukuoka's Winter Gourmet That Warms You to Your Core with Hakata-Origin Offal Hot Pot
Motsu nabe, originating from Hakata, is a healthy hot pot dish with plenty of collagen, siโฆ
Onga River: Chikuho's Scenic Mother River
Onga River, flowing through Kitakyushu City and Onga-gun, is Kitakyushu's largest river thโฆ
Hikosan in Buzen: Mountain Sacred Grounds to Enjoy at the Sacred Site of Kyushu Mountain Worship
Hikosan, one of Japan's three great mountains for mountain asceticism, has long been a sacโฆ
Hoshino Village Terraced Rice Fields and Tea Plantations: A Terraced Rice Field Village with Remaining Original Mountain Village Scenery
Hoshino Village (now: Yame City), near the borders of Fukuoka, Saga, and Kumamoto prefectuโฆ
Hakata Yatai Culture โ Walking the Night Food Stall Street
Experience Hakata's iconic yatai food stalls along Nakasu and Tenjin. Enjoy ramen, motsunaโฆ
Dazaifu Tenmangu โ The Head Shrine of All Tenmangu, Home of the God of Learning
Make a wish for academic success at Dazaifu Tenmangu, the most important Tenmangu shrine iโฆ
Itoshima's Scenic Coastline โ A Resort Area of Beautiful Sea and Sunsets
Discover Itoshima's stunning emerald coastline west of Fukuoka, lined with stylish cafes, โฆ
Munakata Taisha โ The UNESCO World Heritage Sacred Site of the Sea Gods
Discover Munakata Taisha, a UNESCO World Heritage shrine complex on the Munakata Islands, โฆ
Kamado Shrine โ The Shrine of Matchmaking and Protection on a Sacred Mountain
Visit Kamado Shrine on Mt. Homan in Dazaifu, a beloved power spot for matchmaking and wardโฆ
Mojiko Retro โ A Port Town Rich in Meiji and Taisho Romantic Architecture
Explore the nostalgic Mojiko Retro district in Kitakyushu, where beautifully preserved Meiโฆ