Culture Islands Of Goddesses Arlene Bastion Goddesses command attention on Oshima and Okinoshima Islands, rather than Gods. However only a few men are ever allowed on Okinoshima...
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, ..
9 Historical Kurume Castle Marcella Dita Armilla For a great hanami spot, the sakura at Kurume Castle are a beautiful sight that should not be missed!
8 Culture Japanese Garden Rakusui-en, Hakata Nicole Bauer It was a rainy day and we had the garden all to ourselves. I loved it. It was like being in our own private garden, with all the..
Museums Kitakyushu Natural History Museum Eitetsu Terakado Kitakyushu Museum of History is one of western Japan's largest, focusing on the evolution of earth and life forms. Exhibitions..
Culture Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome Armand Vaquer Japan's first retractable roof stadium, the Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome, was used as a trap for three man-eating Gyaos birds.
Culture Hanami at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins Tristan Scholze Maizuru Park in downtown Fukuoka has the best cherry blossom displays at the castle ruins. Have a hanami picnic under the flow..
6 Temples & Shrines Hanami at Bairin-ji Marcella Dita Armilla Bairin-ji is an isolated temple located near Kurume Station. Few visitors, but lots of sakura! Perfect for photos or hanami!