8 Culture Tenkai Inari Daimyojin Shrine, Fukuoka Lily Tenkai Inari Daimyojin Shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture is an Inari Shrine within the grounds of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. It..
Activities Tenjin Christmas Market 2026 Mid Nov - Late Dec The Tenjin Christmas Market in Fukuoka brings a taste of Christmastime in Europe to the city. The event will have a range of food..
Food Mataichi Salt in Itoshima Shinobu Ishikawa The Itoshima Peninsula in western Fukuoka Prefecture was originally known for its beautiful beaches and so became popular among..
Activities 5 Flower Parks to Visit in Kyushu Kim Bergström Japan is blessed with an array of beautiful flower parks from the top of the country to the bottom. This list looks at five great..
Culture Ainoshima 'Cat' Island in Fukuoka Shinobu Ishikawa About 270 residents and 100 cats live together on Ainoshima Island in a unique and fascinating way. Most of the cats are feral but..
Activities Fishing at a Waterfall in Itoshima, Fukuoka Micaela Braithwaite Shiraito no Taki literally mean "White String Waterfall" and this one in particular is accessible all year round and officially..
Culture Bairin-ji, Temple of Plum Blossoms Silvio Bairin-ji, a beautiful temple in Kurume, is very easy to reach from Kurume Station. The Place is known for its beautiful plum blossoms..
Culture Fine Hakata Dolls Elena Lisina Hakata ningyo are some of the finest dolls produced in Japan. Made in Fukuoka from local clay, Hakata dolls have a long history..