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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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Kanmon Strait Fireworks: Fukuoka and Yamaguchi, About 18,000 Shells

A joint display in which Moji (Fukuoka) and Shimonoseki (Yamaguchi) fire across the straitโ€ฆ

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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 witโ€ฆ

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Hakata Onsen Fujinoen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices

A free-flowing natural spring in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, with a fresh chloride water chโ€ฆ

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Honjo Tennen Onsen Otogi no Mori: Day-Use Hot Spring

A large natural spa in Yahatanishi, Kitakyushu, popular for its silky alkaline water and mโ€ฆ

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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 fโ€ฆ

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Gensen Noten Buro Nakagawa Seiryu: Day-Use Hot Spring

A day spa near Nakagawa drawing natural water from deep below the Sefuri foothills, with oโ€ฆ

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Funagoya Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices

An iron rich carbonated mineral spring along the Yabe River in Chikugo, good to drink and โ€ฆ

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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 wโ€ฆ

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Futsukaichi Onsen: Hot Spring Guide, Prices & Access

A thirteen century old spa sung of in the Manyoshu, near Dazaifu and known as the inner paโ€ฆ

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Chikugogawa Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access

A quiet radium spring along the Chikugo River in Ukiha, chosen as a national health resortโ€ฆ

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Harazuru Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices

A famous riverside spa in Asakura known as the double beauty bath with two skin-friendly sโ€ฆ

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Yamecha Tea Sweets: Where to Eat & Prices (Fukuoka)

Desserts made with the fine tea of Yame, a top gyokuro region, from matcha parfaits to ricโ€ฆ

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Nakasu Yatai Street Food: Where to Eat (Fukuoka)

Red lanterns glowing along the river, where ramen, oden and small plates color the Hakata โ€ฆ

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Kurume Yakitori: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukuoka)

Kurume, one of Japan top yakitori towns, where unique skewers like darm reveal a deep grilโ€ฆ

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Kurume Ramen: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukuoka)

A rich bowl from Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, deepened by the yobimodoshi broโ€ฆ

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Gobouten Udon: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukuoka)

Soft Hakata udon topped with freshly fried burdock tempura, a Fukuoka soul food with fragrโ€ฆ

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Yaki Ramen: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukuoka)

A griddle fried noodle dish born at street stalls, tossed in a tonkotsu style sauce with nโ€ฆ

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Karashi Mentaiko: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukuoka)

Pollock roe cured with chili, a Hakata classic that pairs unstoppably with a bowl of freshโ€ฆ

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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 tendeโ€ฆ

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Hakata Motsunabe: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukuoka)

A hearty Fukuoka hot pot of plump beef offal with cabbage and garlic chives, finished withโ€ฆ

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Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen: Where to Eat and Prices (Fukuoka)

A milky pork bone soup paired with ultra thin straight noodles, the dish that defines Fukuโ€ฆ

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Itoshima Seaside Drive: Itinerary & Timings (Fukuoka)

Drive the coast of Itoshima past the wedded rocks of Futamigaura and a white torii by the โ€ฆ

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Yanagawa River Cruise: Itinerary & Timings (Fukuoka)

Glide through the canal town of Yanagawa by donko boat and enjoy the famous steamed eel.โ€ฆ

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Mojiko Retro Strolling: Itinerary & Timings (Fukuoka)

A retro port town facing the Kanmon Strait, with red brick buildings and the local baked cโ€ฆ

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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Pilgrimage: Itinerary (Fukuoka)

A classic route to Dazaifu Tenmangu, the shrine of learning, with sando snacks and the Kyuโ€ฆ

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Hakata and Tenjin City Gourmet Walking Course

A one-day route through Hakata food, from yatai stalls to motsunabe and tonkotsu ramen.โ€ฆ

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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 matchmโ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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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 reclโ€ฆ

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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 eโ€ฆ

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Karan no Taki: Hidden Waterfall, Fukuoka

Tucked in the Sefuri range of Sawara Ward in Fukuoka City, this roughly 15 meter waterfallโ€ฆ

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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 knownโ€ฆ

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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 goโ€ฆ

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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 purificaโ€ฆ

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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 Roโ€ฆ

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Kora Taisha: the Hilltop Ichinomiya of Chikugo in Kurume

Standing atop Mount Kora in Kurume, this is the first shrine of old Chikugo Province, fameโ€ฆ

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Architecture๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Buildings & Streetscapes in Fukuoka

Fukuoka is dotted with beautiful buildings and streetscapes that make you want to point yoโ€ฆ

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5 Photogenic Gourmet Treats and Souvenirs in Fukuoka

Fukuoka is a treasure trove of food! But lately, more and more photogenic foods that are "โ€ฆ

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Top 5 Photogenic Natural Scenery Spots in Fukuoka

Fukuoka is home to breathtaking natural scenery that will make you want to shout "I have tโ€ฆ

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5 Instagram-Worthy Power Spots in Fukuoka

Fukuoka is dotted with sacred spots that make you reach for your camera instinctively.โ€ฆ

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Fukuoka Winter Travel: Dazaifu Shrine & Hakata Illuminations

Fukuoka, Kyushu's largest city, comes into its own as a travel destination in winter.โ€ฆ

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Fukuoka Autumn Foliage: Mt. Hiko, Mt. Sefuri & Mt. Abura

In northern Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture is home to lesser-known autumn foliage spots that aโ€ฆ

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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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Fukuoka Sweets & Cafe Guide: Hakata Torimon & Chocolate Shop

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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Onga River: Chikuho's Scenic Mother River

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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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 prefectuโ€ฆ

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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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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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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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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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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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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