Fukuoka Airport 35 min
Kamado Shrine (32 min) Serene Shinto shrine set amid the trees, with sculptures, walking paths & seasonal foliage. Yoshinogari Historical Park (50 min) Expansive archeological complex featuring ancient ruins, artifact displays & reconstructed huts. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (46 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Maizuru Park (43 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. Ohori Park (44 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (42 min) This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (38 min) Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. Kyushu National Museum (30 min) Art & history museum with rotating exhibits & dramatically modern, mirrored architecture. Kushida Shrine (42 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Komyozen-ji (29 min) Picturesque temple founded in 1273, known for its Zen landscaping & karesansui rock garden. Shofukuji (38 min) Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Nakasu (43 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Fukuoka Tower (42 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Dazaifu Tenman-gu (30 min) Popular Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning, with a museum & gardens of plum trees. Tochoji Temple (38 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. |