Fukuoka Airport 15 min
Nakasu (17 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Hakozaki Shrine (8 min) Historic shrine featuring vibrant grounds, iconic antiquities & traditional events. Ohori Park (15 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (17 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Acros Fukuoka (12 min) Kushida Shrine (16 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (16 min) This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Maizuru Park (14 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. Marine World (24 min) City aquarium featuring diverse marine life & a stadium pool with daily dolphin & sea lion shows. Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (27 min) Sprawling leisure space with an amusement park, a campground, a pool & seasonal flower festivals. 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 Asian Art Museum (10 min) Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. Fukuoka Tower (14 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Shofukuji (12 min) Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Tochoji Temple (11 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. |