Culture One Day in Kitakyushu Tristan Scholze Historic sites as well as sculpted and natural beauty prevail, day or night, in this city of around a million people.
Culture Demon Slayer Boulder (Suzuiwa) Rishab B. The Shohachiman Shrine (荘八幡神社) in Kitakyushu is a quiet and small shrine but is a familar sight for fans of the famous an..
Festivals Hakata Gion Yamakasa Early - Mid Jul Fukuoka's most exciting festival: it's 5 am, the streets are packed, and the men are running.
Culture Yanagawa Doll Festival: Sagemon Tour Feb 11th - Apr 3rd The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.
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..
Culture Uminonakamichi Flower Picnic Mar 23rd - May 19th Fukuoka's Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a gorgeous spot to visit during spring when fields of flowers like nemophila, poppies,..
Culture November Grand Sumo Tournament (Fukuoka) Nov 10th - Nov 24th Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan.
Culture Hina Festival Opening Parade Feb 11th - Apr 3rd Yanagawa's Hina Festival Opening Parade brings the figurines of Girls' Day to life.