Culture Kawachi Fuji-en Wisteria Tunnels Apr 20th - May 6th Tunnels of wisteria blooms the length of a football field highlight one of Japan's most spectacular gardens.
Culture Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament Nov 11th - Nov 25th Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan from 11th to 25th November. Tickets..
14 Historical Old Akizuki Castle Town Tristan Scholze Akizuki, the historic center of Asakura in Fukuoka Prefecture, makes for a pleasant stroll among old buildings, shops, cafes, ..
Festivals Hakata Gion Yamakasa Jul 1st - Jul 15th Fukuoka's most exciting festival: it's 5 am, the streets are packed, and the men are running.
Culture Hanami at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins Mar 23rd - Apr 1st Maizuru Park in downtown Fukuoka has the best cherry blossom displays at the castle ruins. Have a hanami picnic under the flow..
Culture Ainoshima 'Cat' Island in Fukuoka Shinobu Ishikawa About 270 residents and 100 cats live together on Ainoshima Island in a unique and fascinating way. Most of the cats are feral but..
Culture Dazaifu Tenmangu Dazaifu Tenmangu (大宰府天満宮) is one of the main shrines dedicated to Tenjin, the defied form of scholar Michizane Sugawara.
9 Gardens & Parks Wisteria at Kawachi Fujien Amber Mezbourian One of Kyushu's best-kept secrets: stroll through the stunning wisteria tunnels of Kawachi Fujien and enjoy the dazzling display..