Fukuoka Airport 24 min
Hakozaki Shrine (30 min) Historic shrine featuring vibrant grounds, iconic antiquities & traditional events. Dazaifu Tenman-gu (1 min) Popular Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning, with a museum & gardens of plum trees. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (35 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (31 min) This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Maizuru Park (32 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. Kamado Shrine (4 min) Serene Shinto shrine set amid the trees, with sculptures, walking paths & seasonal foliage. Shofukuji (28 min) Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Ohori Park (33 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. Komyozen-ji (4 min) Picturesque temple founded in 1273, known for its Zen landscaping & karesansui rock garden. Kushida Shrine (31 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Tochoji Temple (27 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. Fukuoka Tower (32 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Nakasu (32 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Kyushu National Museum (9 min) Art & history museum with rotating exhibits & dramatically modern, mirrored architecture. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (27 min) Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. |