Culture Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden Located in the hills south of Kitakyushu, the Kawachi Fujien is best known for its two 100-meter-long wisteria tunnels through which you can walk. N..
Culture Dazaifu Tenmangu The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is located in the eponymous city of Dazaifu on the main island of Kyushu. Shinto Tenmangu shrines are all dedicated to t..
Culture Maizuru Park Not far from Tenjin (central Fukuoka City) is one of Kyushu’s most prominent cherry blossom viewing spots. It’s a central hub for anthophiles and..
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 Kushida Shrine The Kushida Shrine of Hakata is one of the oldest shrines in Fukuoka. Famous for its Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, this shrine has many amazing attractions..
Temples & Shrines Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Tony Mariani Dazaifu Tenmangu is a large Shinto shrine dedicated to the scholar Sugawara Michizane. Students come here to pray for success at..
Culture Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament Mid - Late Nov Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan from 11th to 25th November. Tickets..
Anime & Manga Gundam Landing in Fukuoka Caleb Cello Oct 22, 2021 Gundam fans should brace themselves for a new attraction because a fresh new Gundam robot is set to be installed at the new Mitsui..