Location: Fukuoka
Top Things to do in Fukuoka
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Fukuoka, Kyushu-Okinawa
Fukuoka is a gourmet paradise... "providing you're not vegetarian," say travelers on our Fukuoka forum! It's right on Genkai Sea, and the seafood is fresh and abundant. So is Fukuoka-style ramen, which you can find at the city's famous yatai (outdoor stalls) as well as modern restaurants. Walk off your meal at Ohori Park and the nearby Fukuoka Castle ruins.
Restaurants in Fukuoka
1. Ohori Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,041 reviews
Reviewed By Tony_Stark983 - Pattaya, Thailand
I discovered this park 4 years ago and everytime I need a place to restore my mind, I use to go there. The best period to visit it it's especially during the sakura season because it's full of cherry trees and the landscape becomes very suggestive. The park surrounds a lake also and you can walk all around it breathing the freshness of flowers and trees. This park is a piece of silence in the middle of the noise, a piece of peace in the rushing days of the people.
2. Fukuoka City Public Library
3. Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Held annually between July 1st and 15th, this is one of Hakata's signature festivals, along with Hakata Dontaku. There are various opinions concerning its origin, but many believe it started in 1241 when the monk Shoichi Kokushi sprinkled holy water to get rid of diseases. For this festival, floats similar to portable shrines called yamakasa are built up high with countless banners and dolls. For safety, the shoulder-carried floats called kaki yamakasa used for transporting people are three meters high. On the first day, cordoning ropes are dropped (a cleansing event in the style of the region) and the ritual of inviting deities into the yamakasa begins. On the 10th, the floats finally start their parade called the nagare kaki, and the festival really heats up.
4. Momochi Seaside Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 344 reviews
The Fukuoka Tower soars over this futuristic waterfront park, which contains shopping, entertainment and the Fukuoka Dome, home of Japan's professional baseball team.
5. Shofuku-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
Japan’s first Zen temple was founded in 1195 by Esai, who brought Zen Buddhism to Japan from China.
6. Kushida Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,618 reviews
A 1,000-year-old gingko tree shades this shrine, which was built in 757, and serves as the starting point for a famous annual summer race. The Hakata Historical Museum is also on the shrine grounds.
Reviewed By 438audreyp - Rome, Italy
This shrine was recommended to us by the tourist information advisor. We are so appreciative of her tips. We were wide eyed with wonder the moment we arrived there, our attention captured by the 10 meters tall giant float decorated with interesting traditional figures and scenes. At least one hour is needed to explore the grounds and examine the many fascinating items of interest which includes a well surrounded by three cranes - there is a legend that water of this well grants longevity and eternal youth.
7. Maizuru Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By sharonbaby - Melbourne, Australia
The cherry blossoms were out in full bloom which made it look even better. The locals were all happy and enjoying the park too.
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9. Tenjin Underground Shopping Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,007 reviews
Reviewed By Artee9022 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
This underground mall sprawling accross 590 meters from north to south of downtown Tenjin. Styled in 19th century European with beautiful tinted glass windows, flagstones floors and arabesque design ceiling decorate the whole underground malls creating stylish and comfortable athmosphere. There are couple of cozy sitting corners and meeting points, fancy restroom with different styles and decorations from one to another. It has 12 avenues and more than 150 unique shops of fashions, cosmetics, gourmet, books and many more. Easy access to subway, train and bus station. It’s not just underground shopping place, it’s an interesting place worth a visit offering a shopping experience as a bonus point.
