Location: Fukuoka
Top Things to do in Fukuoka
The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites 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. Shikaumi Shrine
2. Shofuku-ji Temple
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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.
3. Kushida Shrine
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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.
4. Hakozaki-gu
5. Hashimoto Hachimangu
6. Tochoji Temple
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4.0 based on 516 reviews
Reviewed By Piseu - Mount Holly, United States
We took the bullet train from Osaka and explored a little bit after going to The Hard Rock Cafe, This is an easy walk and we found it by searching for temples nearby on our phone. We are glad we did. This is a nice temple and I am sure when the gardens are blooming more it is very pretty. It looked bleak and serious between Christmas and New Year's when we visited. The pagoda makes for great photos and the large Buddha is really something to see. Of course be sure to respect the temple atmosphere. There is a smell of incense as you would expect. The bushes and trees around the grounds are very well groomed. Be sure to pull the chain to send your prayers upwards. Very much worth a stop and easy access right in the city.
7. Atago Jinja Shrine
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4.0 based on 106 reviews
Atago shrine, one of the three greatest Atago shrines in Japan, which hears your prayer and fulfills your wishes. Brief history of Atago Shrine: (the shrine was once called Wasio Shrine,) Atago shrine is located on the top of Mt,Atago ｓｕｒｒｏｕｎｄｅｄ by beautiful green hills and by the Muromi River, with clean water that flows gently in the west district of Fukuoka City. Since many years ago, the Atago Shrine has been familiarized by Fukuoka Citizens as “Gods to pray for fulfillment” Approx 1900 years ago,in the rein of Emperor Keikoh, two gods, “Amenooshihomimino-mikoto” and “Izanagino-mikoto” were enshrined. In 1633, Tadayuki Kuroda, feudal lord ，the 2nd of the Kuroda clan, built a shrine atop the hill and invited two gods, “Homusubinokami” and “Izanamino-mikoto” from Atago Shrine in Yamashiro Province to enshrine them in the new shrine. Since them, people began to call the hill Mount Atago and thereupon, Atago Shrine was positioned center as main shrine and Washio Shrine was located
8. Sumiyoshi Shrine
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4.0 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Phil668 - Montreal, Canada
Enjoyed some time away from the city by visting this shrine. Beautiful walking areas filled with many trees. Do drink the water but only from your hands once you've cleansed your hands.
9. Kashii-gu
10. Jotenji Temple
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4.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By OntarioTraveller416 - Toronto, Canada
A quiet, calming, relaxing Buddhist Temple a short walk (12-15 minutes?) from the Japan Rail Hakata station. The temple is well-maintained and most of the exterior grounds are accessible to visitors (some areas and most buildings are closed to visitors). Has a variety of plants and trees, some flowers and a lovely sand garden. The grounds are walled and you soon forget you are in a busy downtown city.
