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Fukuoka

Kyushu's gateway city, centered on vibrant Hakata. Famed for its yatai food stall culture, Hakata ramen, and the energy of a truly dynamic city.

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Fukuoka. Spring sakura viewing guide wโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Fukuoka Local Gourmet Guide: ใƒใƒงใ‚ณใƒฌใƒผใƒˆ

Discover Fukuoka''s unique local cuisine including ใƒใƒงใ‚ณใƒฌใƒผใƒˆ. A food lover''s guide to the beโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day Spots๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Rainy Day in Fukuoka: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Fukuoka! Discover top indoor attractions including ๅšๅคšใฎๅฑ‹ๅ†…่ฆณๅ…‰,โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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, โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 noodleโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐ŸŒธ Spring

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 casโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐ŸŒธ Spring

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 citizensโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐ŸŒธ Spring

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" wiโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Mojiko Retro: A Historic Port District Exuding Meiji and Taisho Romanticism

Mojiko Port in Kitakyushu City, which prospered in continental trade during the Meiji-Taisโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 โ€ฆ

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Festival/Eventโ˜€๏ธ Summer

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 Hakataโ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ˜€๏ธ Summer

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 beaโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐ŸŒธ Spring

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) sโ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ„๏ธ Winter

Amaou: Japan's Premier Premium Brand Strawberry That Fukuoka is Proud Of

"Amaou" strawberry, named from the initials of "sweet, round, large, delicious" in Japanesโ€ฆ

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Festival/Eventโ˜€๏ธ Summer

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 festiโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

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 aโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Tenjin: Shopping and Food Culture in Kyushu's Largest Entertainment District

Fukuoka City's "Tenjin" is Kyushu's largest entertainment district with department stores,โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 moderniโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Fukuoka Tower: Fukuoka's Symbol Tower Overlooking Hakata Bay

Fukuoka Tower, standing at 234 meters in the seaside park area, is Japan's tallest seasideโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

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, withโ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ„๏ธ Winter

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, siโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐ŸŒธ Spring

Onga River: The Mother River of Kitakyushu and Natural Scenery of Chikuho

Onga River, flowing through Kitakyushu City and Onga-gun, is Kitakyushu's largest river thโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

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 sacโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Hakata Yatai Culture โ€” Walking the Night Food Stall Street

Experience Hakata's iconic yatai food stalls along Nakasu and Tenjin. Enjoy ramen, motsunaโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 iโ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ˜€๏ธ Summer

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, โ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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, โ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 wardโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Mojiko Retro โ€” A Port Town Rich in Meiji and Taisho Romantic Architecture

Explore the nostalgic Mojiko Retro district in Kitakyushu, where beautifully preserved Meiโ€ฆ