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Favorite thing: Nakasu . Bordered in each side by the Naka and Hakata rivers, the small island measuring only 250 meters(820 ft.)east to west and 1,500 meters(4920 ft.)north to south is Western Japan's largest and most bustling entertainment district with approximately 2,500 restaurants and bars.Neon signs reflecting off the Naka river and ambiance to the area where many of the city's movie theaters are also located.
Updated Aug 24, 2002
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Favorite thing: Locate in downtown Fukuoka, Tenjin Nishi Avenue overflows with unique restaurants,bars,and fashionable boutiques. The northern extension of this street is known as Oyafuko Avenue and is popular with the younger crowd for its abundant discos, inexpensive night spots and restaurants.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Favorite thing: Tenjin Underground Shopping Arcade . With about 100 shops, this underground shopping arcade features top men's and women's fashions,shoes and accessories, books,and traditional Japanese clothing,along with quiet coffee shops and restaurants.The underground walkway,with some twenty exits,connects to several buildings and the city subway making it quite convenient for walking downtown.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Favorite thing: Adjacent to Ohoru Park,are the ruins of Fukuoka Castle which was built by Lord Nagamasa Kuroda in the early 17th century. The main gate and lookout tower of the castle,give us a glimpse if the castle's former grandeur.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Favorite thing: Ohori Park . One of Japan's noted parks,with its beautiful lake,it is said to be a copy of Xi Hu in China. The park was constructed utilizing the outer moat of Fukuoka Castle. Featuring a large central lake of 2 km (1.24 miles)in circumference, Ohori Park is one if the prominent parks in Japan. Within the park grounds are the city's Art Museum,Noh Theater,and Japanese Garden,Located near the city center,this park is popular with citizens as a place for strolling,jogging or boating.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Favorite thing: Marine World . This marine science museum,in,the shape of a seashell, houses some 7,000 marine creatures representing over 230 species.They can be observed in the cylindrical aquarium (the largest in Japan),a walk-through tunnel aquarium or the museum's unique video camera equipped aquarium.Dolphin and sea lion shows van also be enjoyed in an outdoor auditorium seating 2,000.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Favorite thing: Uminonakamichi Seaside Park . Uminonakamichi peninsula,bound on one side by the calm waters of Hakata Bay and on the other by the Genkai Sea,is a nationally managed recreation and resort area comprising 540 hectares (1.334 acres). The amusement area's 100meter (328 ft.) tall ferris wheel,children's play area, six swimming pools,miles of cycling courses and more offer fun for the entire family.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Favorite thing: Sofukuji Temple . Dedicated in Dazaifu in 1241,it was relocated to the present site in 1600,at the time of the construction of Fukuoka Castle. In the large precinct,the Sanmon Gate, formerly the main gate of Fukuoka Castle,and the Buddha Hall,composed of the Hanamiyagura and Tsukimiyagura towers,are the main attractions.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Favorite thing: Yusentei Garden . The former villa of yesteryear's Kuroda clan is now a serene Japanese garden complete with pond, scenic winding paths and two tea houses constructed in the 18th century.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Favorite thing: Kushida Shrine . This shrine is the tutelary shrine for the town of Hakata and was founded in the Heian Era(an era starting in 794 and lasting apporximately 400 years).It is a popular shrine with is the starting point if the Oiyama event geld in July 15,the last day if the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival.Ither attractions include a permanently exhibited straw hat which is covered with decorations and the Hakata Historical Museum.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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