Jul 12, 2012 - 1 min read

A Day in Fukuoka City

Hakata temples, ramen, and a beautiful night view

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A lone cat sits and enjoys the sunshine at Tochoji temple in Hakata

Tochoji temple is surrounded by interesting buildings with immaculately kept gardens

Tochoji temple in Hakata is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan

Tochoji temple's five story pagoda

Behind Tochoji temple you can find a maze of quiet back streets

A short walk away from Tochoji temple is Kushida shrine

Ema plaques on display at Kushida shrine. Ema plaques are written on by visitors to the shrine detailing their wishes and plans for the future

Just across the street from Kushida shrine is the Machiya Folk Museum, which has objects and artifacts of historical interest on display

A traditional abacus at the Machiya Folk Museum

An early example of a Japanese-built record player at the Machiya Folk Museum

Fukuoka is also famous for its streets of food stalls, known as yatai

Inside a Hakata yatai

A great local dish, Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen . . . Goes really well with a cold beer!

In the evening you can enjoy a walk along the Naka River; the area is full of shops and bars

If you're looking for stunning views over Fukuoka, a trip to Fukuoka tower is recommended. The views are excellent during both day and night.

Hakata is the historic center of Fukuoka City, said to be the oldest city in Japan and the gateway to Asia.  You can discover old temples and merchant buildings in this port town. There's lots to see and do in Fukuoka, but the famed Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen alone is worth a visit!

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Galina Yerokhina

Galina Yerokhina 10 years ago

Very nice photos!!!

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