Fukuoka Airport 14 min
Komyozen-ji (14 min) Picturesque temple founded in 1273, known for its Zen landscaping & karesansui rock garden. Tochoji Temple (17 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. Hakozaki Shrine (20 min) Historic shrine featuring vibrant grounds, iconic antiquities & traditional events. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (25 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Kyushu National Museum (15 min) Art & history museum with rotating exhibits & dramatically modern, mirrored architecture. Nakasu (22 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (21 min) This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Shofukuji (17 min) Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Dazaifu Tenman-gu (15 min) Popular Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning, with a museum & gardens of plum trees. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (17 min) Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. Kamado Shrine (17 min) Serene Shinto shrine set amid the trees, with sculptures, walking paths & seasonal foliage. Maizuru Park (22 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. Ohori Park (22 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. Fukuoka Tower (21 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Kushida Shrine (21 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. |