Fukuoka Travel Guide

  Nakasu district of Fukuoka
by aukahkay
 
  • Nakasu district of Fukuoka
      Nakasu district of Fukuoka
    by aukahkay
  • Zen garden of Komyozenji Temple
      Zen garden of Komyozenji Temple
    by aukahkay
  • Zen garden
      Zen garden
    by aukahkay
  • Shinto wedding service at Gokoku Shrine
      Shinto wedding service at Gokoku Shrine
    by IreneMcKay
  • Canal City
      Canal City
    by IreneMcKay
 

Pro

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 rhamen, gyoza, mentaiko, hakatakko... 


Con

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 Japan can be a very expensive country. A pitcher of beer was $20!! 


In a nutshell

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 A 3-day retreat for both tranquility and liveliness. 

 

Explore Fukuoka

Things to Do  

Autumn in Fukuoka.

Autumn in Fukuoka., Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  Autumn and spring are the best times of year to visit Japan. On our last trip - end of October -autumn was just starting in Fukuoka. November would be the best time to visit to see autumn in its full splendour, but we did still spot some beautiful , colourful trees. 

Breakfast by the moat.

Breakfast by the moat., Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  Our hotel package did not include breakfast which was fine because we preferred to travel to Ohori Koen Station and eat out breakfast by the moat. There is a convenience store just across the road from the moat for all your breakfast needs and the girl assistant in there... 

Ohori Koen at night.

Ohori Koen at night., Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  We spent the day travelling to Kitakyushu but decided to visit Ohori Koen in the evening when we returned. We were not sure whether it would be pitch black and desolate or well lit and populated. It turned out to be pleasantly well lit and filled with people either out... 

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  On the day we arrived we rushed off to visit Atago Shrine. I choose there because it sounded like somewhere we could visit in the light or dark and our plane did not get in until early evening. We ended up visiting in the dark, just missing the last light of the day by... 

Fukuoka Temples and Shrines

Fukuoka Temples and Shrines, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  Most of Fukuoka's temples and shrines are in the Gion area and can be accessed from Gion Subway, but we walked to them from Canal City. The most famous and most beautiful is Kushida Shrine.Kushida-jinja is right next to Kami-Kawabata - a covered shopping street which was... 

Canal City

Canal City, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  Canal City is a futuristic shopping centre/entertainment/dining complex with a canal running through it. It is very close to the banks of the Naka Gawa River. It is worth visiting for its futuristic architecture. It has a fountain display every half hour. On the hours the... 

Seaside Momochi Park

Seaside Momochi Park, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  We took the subway to Nishijin Station, exited next to the Fresh Burger Restaurant and went right. Momochi Park is about 15 minutes walk away from the station. The park is located in front of Fukuoka Tower. It is not really a park; it is actually a beach. The fancy church... 

Fukuoka Castle

Fukuoka Castle, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  The ruins of Fukuoka Castle are located in Maizuru Park. To get here take the subway to Ohori Koen Station, go out exit 5, walk along the moat and you will soon see a castle gate on your right. Go through the gate and cross the road, you are now at Maizuru Park. If you climb... 

Tenjin

Tenjin, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  When we arrived in Fukuoka, it was cold and wet. We decided to visit the Tenjin area, which was not a bad choice for such a miserable day, as we exited the metro straight into a shopping mall, took a look round there, then crossed the street to another mall, then another,... 

Hotels  

Hotel Nikko Fukuoka

 1 Review and 40 Opinions  I really relaxed to stay in this hotel. This hotel is typically authentic one. Westren style hotel... 

Hotel Cabinas Fukuoka

 1 Review and 2 Opinions  This is a great capsule hotel located near the train station. It's very nice inside and has great... 

Restaurants  

Hakata Station

Hakata Station, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  As with all large Japanese stations, Hakata Station has lots of places to eat. There is an actual restaurant street with lots of plastic food displays and clearly marked prices. We had a tasty meal in the San Marco Curry House which also served draft Sapporo beer (my... 

Hakata Station coffee shop: Cake!

Hakata Station coffee shop: Cake!, Fukuoka

 SallyM Says:  There are several coffee shops in Hakata Station (which is a huge new building, containing 229 shops and 46 restaurants). I can't remember the name of this one, but they served a very nice cup of coffee and a piece of green tea roll. Green tea is a popular flavouring for... 

Nightlife  

VOODOO LOUNGE

VOODOO LOUNGE, Fukuoka

 kiwigal_1 Says:  The Voodoo Lounge is a very popular place with ex-pats. It is a restaurant but has a dance floor and DJ. You can often find live acts there on the weekend. There is usually a cover charge of 500 - 1000 yen. 

Transportation  

Kyushu Pass

Kyushu Pass, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  From Hakata Station it is possible to purchase a Kyushu rail pass either for Northern Kyushu or for the whole of Kyushu. We always purchase the 3 day Northern Kyushu pass for 7000 yen and have used it to go to Kumamoto, Beppu, through Aso, Nagasaki and Kitakyushu.The 5 day... 

Fukuoka Metro

Fukuoka Metro, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  The metro in Fukuoka is very user friendly, comfortable and clean. Just press the English option on the ticket machine. The chart will show you the price of a journey. You can pay using coins or 1000 yen notes. The machines give change. A day pass is 600 yen, 500 at a... 

Arriving at Fukuoka Airport

Arriving at Fukuoka Airport, Fukuoka

 IreneMcKay Says:  When you arrive at Fukuoka International Airport your best way of getting into town is to take the subway. In order to do this you must board the free shuttle bus at stance number 1 and travel to the domestic terminal. You can board the subway and travel very quickly into... 

Shopping  

Hawks Town Mall: Mammoth shopping experience

Hawks Town Mall: Mammoth shopping experience, Fukuoka

 SallyM Says:  The Hawks Town Mall is a shopping mall in the Momochi area of Fukuoka, next to the Yahoo Dome.There are many shops inside, and a Hard Rock Cafe, if you like that sort of thing, but we were very amused by the decor of a supermarket. 

Canal City Hakata

Canal City Hakata, Fukuoka

 gogonicetrip Says:  Canal City Hakata is a complex commercial facility, is located between JR Hakata station and Tenjin subway station.The facility is composed of an amusement area, shops, restaurants, a cinema, a musical theater as well as hotels.The facility is one of must-visit places, when... 

Local Customs  

No Smoking in the Streets!

No Smoking in the Streets!, Fukuoka

 SallyM Says:  Before I went to Japan, I read in other travellers' tips and guidebooks that restaurants and hotels could be unpleasantly smoky. This worried me a bit, my ability to tolerate second hand smoke has declined since smoking in public places has been banned in the UK. I need not... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Fukuoka Tower

Fukuoka Tower, Fukuoka

 gogonicetrip Says:  Fukuoka Tower is the highest coastal tower in Japan and the highest structure in Fukuoka soaring to the highest 234 meter.The tower has three observation decks; one at 116m, a café/lounge deck at 120m and the highest at 123 metres above the ground. You can see all over the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Fukuoka Daiei Hawks

Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, Fukuoka

 stonefree Says:  Hawks is Fukuoka's and also Kyushu's local baseball team.The team has been set in Fukuoka for a very long time. Maybe more than 30 years. So the team is a part of local's heart. The supporters are very frantic. 

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