Fukuoka Airport 31 min
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (46 min) Sprawling leisure space with an amusement park, a campground, a pool & seasonal flower festivals. Kushida Shrine (31 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Tochoji Temple (26 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. Shika Island (55 min) An iconic gold seal was once found at this low-key getaway with beaches, parks & restaurants. Fukuoka Tower (20 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Fukuoka City Museum (21 min) Contemporary museum featuring exhibits on Fukuoka's history, including the King of Na gold seal. Marine World (43 min) City aquarium featuring diverse marine life & a stadium pool with daily dolphin & sea lion shows. Ohori Park (25 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. Fukuoka Art Museum (28 min) Art museum, salvador dalí, museum, art, and art exhibition Fukuoka Castle Ruins (27 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Maizuru Park (24 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. Nokonoshima Island (1 hr 1) This tranquil island is popular for its variety of colorful, seasonal flowers & scenic ocean views. Nakasu (30 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Momochi Seaside Park (22 min) Popular manmade beach with a long stretch of sand for volleyball, along with an artificial island. Nokonoshima Island Park (1 hr 2) Lush recreational landscape with vibrant flowers, sports activities, a mini zoo & sweeping vistas. |