Fukuoka Airport 28 min
Dazaifu Tenman-gu (35 min) Popular Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning, with a museum & gardens of plum trees. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (24 min) Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. Tochoji Temple (24 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (38 min) Sprawling leisure space with an amusement park, a campground, a pool & seasonal flower festivals. Nakasu (29 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Hakozaki Shrine (25 min) Historic shrine featuring vibrant grounds, iconic antiquities & traditional events. Maizuru Park (28 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. Fukuoka Tower (27 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Kushida Shrine (29 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (30 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Kyushu National Museum (36 min) Art & history museum with rotating exhibits & dramatically modern, mirrored architecture. Shofukuji (26 min) Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Nanzoin (4 min) This 19th-century Buddhist temple features a 41m-long reclining Buddha statue & 4,000+ nokotsudo. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (29 min) This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Ohori Park (28 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. |