Fukuoka Airport 15 min
Fukuoka Castle Ruins (8 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Acros Fukuoka (5 min) Maizuru Park (6 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (20 min) This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (4 min) Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. Fukuoka Tower (12 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Kushida Shrine (10 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Hakata Port Tower (14 min) Built in 1964, this 103-m. lattice tower features an observation deck at the height of 73.5 m. Shofukuji (11 min) Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Rakusuien (18 min) Small Japanese garden in central Fukuoka featuring a traditional tea house, pond & foot path. Fukuoka Art Museum (10 min) Art museum, salvador dalí, museum, art, and art exhibition Hakozaki Shrine (11 min) Historic shrine featuring vibrant grounds, iconic antiquities & traditional events. Nakasu (4 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Tochoji Temple (12 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. Ohori Park (7 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. |