Fukuoka Airport 11 min
Fukuoka Tower (17 min) Modern skyscraper with an observation deck for panoramic city & bay views, plus dining & a lounge. Acros Fukuoka (11 min) Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (35 min) Sprawling leisure space with an amusement park, a campground, a pool & seasonal flower festivals. Rakusuien (9 min) Small Japanese garden in central Fukuoka featuring a traditional tea house, pond & foot path. Tochoji Temple (18 min) Heian-era temple known for its massive wooden Buddha statue & ancient carvings & exhibits. Nakasu (10 min) Bustling city district on an island offering nighttime entertainment, street food stalls & shops. Kushida Shrine (10 min) Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Ohori Park (17 min) City park featuring a large lake, waterfront exercise paths, boat rentals & a coffee shop. Shofukuji (15 min) Featuring a garden with a pond, this temple completed in 1195 is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Hakozaki Shrine (14 min) Historic shrine featuring vibrant grounds, iconic antiquities & traditional events. Chikuzen Sumiyoshi (10 min) This Shinto shrine in a tree-filled park was a prominent place in an old province of Japan. Hakata Port Tower (13 min) Built in 1964, this 103-m. lattice tower features an observation deck at the height of 73.5 m. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (9 min) Museum showcasing exhibits of modern & contemporary art from a variety of Asian countries. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (18 min) 1600s castle site at a hilltop park with sweeping views & parts of the original walls remaining. Maizuru Park (16 min) Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at this serene park featuring the ruins of Fukuoka Castle & a pond. |