Fukuoka Airport 24 min
Shofukuji (25 min)
Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Tochoji Temple (23 min)
Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (29 min)
1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Nakasu (28 min)
Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (28 min)
This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (23 min)
Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. Kushida Shrine (28 min)
Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Ohori Park (27 min)
City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. Nanzoin (7 min)
This 19th-century Buddhist temple features a 41m-long reclining Buddha statue & 4,000+ nokotsudo. Hakozaki Shrine (24 min)
Historic shrine featuring vibrant grounds, iconic antiquities & traditional events. Kyushu National Museum (32 min)
Art & history museum with rotating exhibits & dramatically modern, mirrored architecture. Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (37 min)
Sprawling leisure space with an amusement park, a campground, a pool & seasonal flower festivals. Dazaifu Tenman-gu (31 min)
Popular Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning, with a museum & gardens of plum trees. Fukuoka Tower (26 min)
Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Maizuru Park (27 min)
Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. | 
