📝 Articles about Fukuoka
Sasaguri Onsen Kanze no Yu
A strongly alkaline beauty bath by the Narufuchi dam in Sasaguri, a quiet mountain inn wit…
Hakata Onsen Fujinoen
A free-flowing natural spring in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, with a fresh chloride water ch…
Honjo Tennen Onsen Otogi no Mori
A large natural spa in Yahatanishi, Kitakyushu, popular for its silky alkaline water and m…
Chikushino Tenpai no Sato
A day spa on the slope of Mount Tenpai with grand views toward Dazaifu and natural water f…
Gensen Noten Buro Nakagawa Seiryu
A day spa near Nakagawa drawing natural water from deep below the Sefuri foothills, with o…
Funagoya Onsen
An iron rich carbonated mineral spring along the Yabe River in Chikugo, good to drink and …
Wakita Onsen
An old spring at the foot of the Inunaki range in Miyawaka, with a silky alkaline simple w…
Futsukaichi Onsen
A thirteen century old spa sung of in the Manyoshu, near Dazaifu and known as the inner pa…
Chikugogawa Onsen
A quiet radium spring along the Chikugo River in Ukiha, chosen as a national health resort…
Harazuru Onsen
A famous riverside spa in Asakura known as the double beauty bath with two skin-friendly s…
Yamecha Tea Sweets
Desserts made with the fine tea of Yame, a top gyokuro region, from matcha parfaits to ric…
Nakasu Yatai Street Food
Red lanterns glowing along the river, where ramen, oden and small plates color the Hakata …
Kurume Yakitori
Kurume, one of Japan top yakitori towns, where unique skewers like darm reveal a deep gril…
Kurume Ramen
A rich bowl from Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, deepened by the yobimodoshi bro…
Gobouten Udon
Soft Hakata udon topped with freshly fried burdock tempura, a Fukuoka soul food with fragr…
Yaki Ramen
A griddle fried noodle dish born at street stalls, tossed in a tonkotsu style sauce with n…
Karashi Mentaiko
Pollock roe cured with chili, a Hakata classic that pairs unstoppably with a bowl of fresh…
Hakata Mizutaki
A Hakata hot pot of milky chicken broth enjoyed course by course, from soup first to tende…
Hakata Motsunabe
A hearty Fukuoka hot pot of plump beef offal with cabbage and garlic chives, finished with…
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen
A milky pork bone soup paired with ultra thin straight noodles, the dish that defines Fuku…
Itoshima Seaside Drive Course
Drive the coast of Itoshima past the wedded rocks of Futamigaura and a white torii by the …
Yanagawa River Cruise Course
Glide through the canal town of Yanagawa by donko boat and enjoy the famous steamed eel.…
Mojiko Retro Strolling Course
A retro port town facing the Kanmon Strait, with red brick buildings and the local baked c…
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Pilgrimage Course
A classic route to Dazaifu Tenmangu, the shrine of learning, with sando snacks and the Kyu…
Hakata and Tenjin City Gourmet Walking Course
A one-day route through Hakata food, from yatai stalls to motsunabe and tonkotsu ramen.…
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 matchm…
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 …
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 recl…
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 e…
Karan no Taki: a Hidden Healing Waterfall in the Sawara Hills of Fukuoka City
Tucked in the Sefuri range of Sawara Ward in Fukuoka City, this roughly 15 meter waterfall…
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 known…
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 go…
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 purifica…
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 Ro…
Kora Taisha: the Hilltop Ichinomiya of Chikugo in Kurume
Standing atop Mount Kora in Kurume, this is the first shrine of old Chikugo Province, fame…
Fukuoka Winter Travel 2026: Dazaifu Shrine & Hakata Illuminations
福岡の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。太宰府天満宮初詣・博多イルミネーション・門司港など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Fukuoka Autumn Foliage 2026: Mt. Hiko, Mt. Sefuri & Mt. Abura
福岡の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。英彦山・脊振山・油山など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Fukuoka. Spring sakura viewing guide w…
Fukuoka Sweets & Cafe Guide: Hakata Torimon & Chocolate Shop
Discover Fukuoka''s unique local cuisine including チョコレート. A food lover''s guide to the be…
Rainy Day in Fukuoka: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Fukuoka! Discover top indoor attractions including 博多の屋内観光,…
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, …
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 noodle…
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 cas…
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 …
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 citizens…
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" wi…
Mojiko Retro: A Historic Port District Exuding Meiji and Taisho Romanticism
Mojiko Port in Kitakyushu City, which prospered in continental trade during the Meiji-Tais…
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 …
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 Hakata…
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 bea…
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) s…
Amaou: Japan's Premier Premium Brand Strawberry That Fukuoka is Proud Of
"Amaou" strawberry, named from the initials of "sweet, round, large, delicious" in Japanes…
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 festi…
Chikugo Wine: Ukiha — A Wine Production Area Nurtured in Kyushu's Basin
The Chikugo region centered on Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a wine production area a…
Tenjin: Shopping and Food Culture in Kyushu's Largest Entertainment District
Fukuoka City's "Tenjin" is Kyushu's largest entertainment district with department stores,…
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 moderni…
Fukuoka Tower: Fukuoka's Symbol Tower Overlooking Hakata Bay
Fukuoka Tower, standing at 234 meters in the seaside park area, is Japan's tallest seaside…
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, with…
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, si…
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 th…
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 sac…
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 prefectu…
Hakata Yatai Culture — Walking the Night Food Stall Street
Experience Hakata's iconic yatai food stalls along Nakasu and Tenjin. Enjoy ramen, motsuna…
Dazaifu Tenmangu — 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 i…
Itoshima's Scenic Coastline — A Resort Area of Beautiful Sea and Sunsets
Discover Itoshima's stunning emerald coastline west of Fukuoka, lined with stylish cafes, …
Munakata Taisha — The UNESCO World Heritage Sacred Site of the Sea Gods
Discover Munakata Taisha, a UNESCO World Heritage shrine complex on the Munakata Islands, …
Kamado Shrine — 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 ward…
Mojiko Retro — A Port Town Rich in Meiji and Taisho Romantic Architecture
Explore the nostalgic Mojiko Retro district in Kitakyushu, where beautifully preserved Mei…