All places in Fukuoka
Ōhori Park was created from the outer moat of Fukuoka Castle and centers on a large pond linked by bridges to small islands. A waterside path circles the water, making it a popular spot for walking and jogging.
Fukuoka Tower stands on the Momochi waterfront in Sawara Ward and is one of Japan's tallest seaside towers. Its half-mirror exterior reflects the surroundings, and the observation decks offer sweeping views over Hakata Bay and the city.
Maizuru Park in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, is laid out on the grounds of the former Fukuoka Castle. Visitors can walk among the remaining stone walls and turret sites, and it is known as a cherry-blossom spot in spring.
The Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden occupies hilly terrain in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka. Combining animal exhibits with greenhouses and gardens, it is a popular outing spot for families.
Solaria Stage is a commercial facility in central Tenjin, a shopping building filled with fashion, general goods, and restaurants. It is conveniently located near Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.
The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum specializes in collecting and exhibiting modern and contemporary Asian art, housed within the Hakata Riverain complex. It is known for covering paintings and contemporary works from across Asia.
Yūsentei Park is a Japanese garden based on a former villa garden of the Fukuoka domain lords. Centered on a pond, this strolling-style garden and its tea house let visitors enjoy seasonal scenery.
MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi is a large commercial facility in Jigyohama, Sawara Ward, near Fukuoka Tower and the baseball dome. It is a complex shopping center gathering fashion, dining, and lifestyle stores.
Mount Abura rises south of Fukuoka and is a hiking spot popular with residents. At its foot are facilities for nature study and recreation, and from the summit one can view the city and Hakata Bay.
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a large national seaside park facing Hakata Bay. With seasonal flower fields, an animal area, water-play facilities, and cycling courses, it is well suited for family outings.
The Fukuoka Art Museum sits within Ōhori Park and holds both modern and contemporary art and East Asian antiquities. Its location makes it easy to combine a visit with a walk through the park.
Rakusui-en is a Japanese garden in Hakata. With a pond-centered garden and a tea house, it lets visitors enjoy the calm scenery of a Japanese garden in the heart of the city.
YOU ME Town Hakata is a large shopping mall in Fukuoka City, gathering food, clothing, and general-goods stores along with various specialty shops. It serves as a complex where families can shop and dine in one place.
Solaria Plaza is a commercial facility in the Tenjin district of Chuo Ward, Fukuoka. With fashion and goods stores and restaurants, it serves as a shopping hub in the bustling Tenjin area.
Tenjin Chikagai is an underground shopping arcade beneath the Tenjin district of Fukuoka. Its corridors, styled with European-inspired stone paving and dim lighting, are lined with fashion shops, goods stores, and restaurants.
Konoha Mall Hashimoto is a large shopping mall in Fukuoka City, bringing together clothing, general-goods, and food stores along with a cinema and other facilities. It is a complex well suited for a family day out.
The Fukuoka City Museum stands in the Momochihama area of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka. Its collection includes the gold seal inscribed with the title of the King of Na, illustrating Fukuoka's history and exchanges across Asia.
The Fukuoka Oriental Ceramics Museum focuses on East Asian ceramics. Through a collection centered on ceramic works, visitors can explore the ceramic culture of East Asia.
The Hakata Machiya Folk Museum preserves and restores traditional machiya townhouses to show old daily life and streetscapes of Hakata. Visitors can also see demonstrations of local crafts such as Hakata-ori weaving and Hakata dolls.
Hakata Port Tower is an observation tower on the Hakata waterfront in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka. From its free observation room, visitors can look out over Hakata Port and the city, taking in the harbor scenery.
Ganso Nagahamaya is a long-established ramen shop in the Nagahama area of Fukuoka. Known for thin-noodle tonkotsu ramen, it is a representative of Nagahama ramen, where the noodle-refill (kaedama) style took hold.
Marine World Uminonakamichi is an aquarium in the Uminonakamichi area of Higashi Ward, Fukuoka. Known for exhibits of sea life from the waters off Kyushu and its dolphin and sea-lion shows, it can be enjoyed alongside ocean views.
Island City Central Park lies on the man-made Island City in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka. It features wide lawns, a pond, and the curved wooden pavilion called Gugu-rumu, drawing families and visitors.
The Minami-kōen-nishi Observation Deck is a viewpoint located in Fukuoka's Minami Park. From its elevated position, visitors can look out over the city and the scenery beyond.
Nokonoshima Island Park is a nature park on Nokonoshima Island in Hakata Bay. Seasonal flower fields such as cosmos and rapeseed bloom here, with fine views looking out over the sea.
Fukuoka City Central Wholesale Fish Market is the market that handles seafood wholesale for Fukuoka. It is known as a place where fresh fish and seafood landed from the waters around Fukuoka are traded.
The Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art is run by Fukuoka Prefecture and holds modern and contemporary art, including works by artists connected to the region. Located near Tenjin, it hosts a range of special exhibitions.
Hakata Hankyu is a department store connected to Hakata Station. Located within JR Hakata City, it offers fashion floors and a food hall, letting travelers shop right from the station.
Mina Tenjin is a commercial facility in the Tenjin district of Chuo Ward, Fukuoka. With clothing, goods, and lifestyle stores, it serves as a shopping spot in the bustling Tenjin area.
Kitte Hakata is a commercial facility near Hakata Station in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka. With fashion and goods stores and dining floors, it serves as a station-linked shopping destination.
Hakata Sennen no Mon is a wooden gate marking the entrance to the temple-and-shrine district of Hakata Ward, Fukuoka. It serves as a gateway into Hakata's traditional streets and is known as a symbol of the approach.
Shime Railway Memorial Park is a park in the town of Shime near Fukuoka. Created on the site of a closed railway line, it lets visitors stroll along traces of the former station and tracks.
Kasuga Park is located in the city of Kasuga near Fukuoka. A comprehensive park with wide lawns and athletic facilities, it is used for walks and sports.
Kōnosu Yama is a small mountain rising within Fukuoka City. Reachable by light hiking trails, it is used by residents as a place for walks and relaxation.
Minami Park sits on the hilly terrain of Chuo Ward in Fukuoka, adjoining the city's zoo and botanical garden so its greenery flows together. It offers walking paths and elevated spots that locals use for relaxation.
The Momochi 2nd Pedestrian Path is a green walking promenade in the Momochihama area of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka. Lined with maintained trees, it makes for a pleasant route between surrounding facilities.
Najima Sports Park is located in the Najima area of Higashi Ward, Fukuoka. With athletic facilities and green space, it is used for sports and walks.
Tenjin Central Park is an urban park in the Tenjin district of Chuo Ward, Fukuoka. Green space near the Naka River and the former prefectural hall building, it offers a place to rest amid the bustling center.
Nishi Park sits on a hill in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, with views overlooking Hakata Bay. Known as a cherry-blossom spot, it draws many visitors in spring.
Higashi Park is located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka. It holds statues of Emperor Kameyama and the monk Nichiren, and as green space near the Fukuoka Prefectural Office it is used for walks and relaxation.
The Itazuke Site is a prehistoric site in Fukuoka, known as a key example of early rice cultivation in Japan. Traces of a moated settlement and paddy fields have been confirmed, making it important for the study of agricultural culture.
The Kōshōji Kofun is an ancient burial mound located near Fukuoka. With the form of the old tomb preserved, it is a site for exploring the region's tumulus culture and ancient history.
The Tanabata-ike Kofun is an ancient burial mound located near Fukuoka. Known as a round-shaped tomb, it is a site that conveys the area's Kofun-period past.