Fukuoka Airport 12 min
Tochoji Temple (12 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (14 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Shofukuji (10 min) Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Hakozaki Shrine (7 min) Historic shrine featuring vibrant grounds, iconic antiquities & traditional events. Rakusuien (7 min) Small Japanese garden in central Fukuoka featuring a traditional tea house, pond & foot path. Kushida Shrine (16 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (8 min) This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Acros Fukuoka (8 min) Nakasu (16 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Hakata Port Tower (9 min) Built in 1964, this 103-m. lattice tower features an observation deck at the height of 73.5 m. Fukuoka Tower (13 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (13 min) Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. Maizuru Park (13 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (31 min) Sprawling leisure space with an amusement park, a campground, a pool & seasonal flower festivals. Ohori Park (14 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. |