Fukuoka Airport 21 min
Fukuoka Castle Ruins (12 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Acros Fukuoka (11 min) Hakata Port Tower (11 min) Built in 1964, this 103-m. lattice tower features an observation deck at the height of 73.5 m. Fukuoka City Museum (16 min) Contemporary museum featuring exhibits on Fukuoka's history, including the King of Na gold seal. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (8 min) Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. Ohori Park (12 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (12 min) This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Shofukuji (13 min) Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Maizuru Park (7 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. Fukuoka Zoo and Botanical Garden (9 min) Long-standing zoo & botanical garden with a large array of animal & plant species, plus a gift shop. Kushida Shrine (10 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Nakasu (10 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Tochoji Temple (11 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. Fukuoka Art Museum (8 min) Art museum, salvador dalí, museum, art, and art exhibition Fukuoka Tower (15 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. |