Activities Keya Beach One of the most surprising aspects of Fukuoka, for new visitors, is its access to beautiful beaches and marine life. Keya Beach was nominated as one of..
Nightlife Fukuoka Kokusai Center Sumo is the national sport of Japan and holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the nation. Fukuoka Kokusai Center is to Fukuoka what the Ryogoku..
Culture Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden Kawachi Wisteria Garden in Fukuoka is a place mentioned in reverential hushed tones. With over 150 wisterias on display and in peak bloom from April to..
Activities Fukuoka Tower 4 (1Review) Fukuoka Tower is a 234 meter tall tower located on the shores of Hakata Bay making it the tallest seaside tower of Japan. The tower is featured in the..
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..
Culture Dazaifu Tenmangu Dazaifu Tenmangu (大宰府天満宮) is one of the main shrines dedicated to Tenjin, the deified form of scholar Michizane Sugawara.
Culture Yanagawa Canals Yanagawa, a small city in the south of Fukuoka, is known as the Venice of Kyushu and for good reason. The city's 470 kilometers of canals which date..
Transportation Hakata Station JR Hakata Station is Fukuoka’s biggest and the busiest in Kyushu. First opened in 1889, the station provides access to all of Kyushu as well as the..