Fukuoka

Fukuoka is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture. Ranked 10th of the world's most livable cities in the global affairs and lifestyle magazine Monocle in 2014, Fukuoka was praised for its green spaces in a metropolitan setting. It is a vibrant city in Kyushu with many fascinating places to visit, from ancient shrines and Japanese gardens to towers and shopping facilities.

Food Stalls (Yatai)

Fukuoka's open air food stands (屋台, Yatai) are possibly the city's best known symbol. Yatai can generally seat about seven or eight people and provide an atmospheric outdoor environment to enjoy various foods that are generally simple and filling.

Canal City

Canal City Hakata is a large shopping and entertainment complex in Fukuoka, Japan. Called the "city within the city," it boasts numerous attractions including shops; cafes; restaurants; a theater; game center; cinemas; two hotels; and a canal, which runs through the complex.

Ohori Park

Ohori is Japanese for moat, and the pond at the center of the park once served as part of the moat system of the neighboring Fukuoka Castle.

Uminonakamachi Seaside Park

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a sprawling, family-oriented public park. The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens, playgrounds, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large open spaces and lawns perfect for picnicking.

The ruins of Fukuoka Castle

As Samurai World, the ruins of Fukuoka Castle are located in the middle of the city in Maizuru Park, named after the castle's alias, Maizuru Castle.

Fukuoka Tower

Fukuoka Tower stands 234 meters tall and is far and away the city's highest building and Japan's tallest seaside tower.

Seaside Momochi

The Momochi area features a number of tourist destinations including Momochi Beach, Fukuoka Tower, the baseball stadium, and Hawks Town.

Tenjin Chikagai (Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall)

This is the largest underground shopping area in Kyushu, built underground of Tenjin, stretching for 590 meters from the north to south of the downtown area. There are 12 avenues with 150 various shops of fashion, gourmet, books and more.

Nokonoshima Island Park

The Nokonoshima Island Park is a natural park of about 150 thousand square meters stretching out in the northern part of Nokonoshima Island.

Kushida Shrine

Kushida Shrine has a long history in Fukuoka city. The first of the three shrines contained in Kushida was built in 757AD.