Location: Fukuoka Prefecture
Kyushu-Okinawa, Japan
Japanese transcription(s)
• Japanese: 福
岡県
• Rōmaji: Fukuoka-ken
Country: Japan
Region: Kyushu
Island: Kyushu
Capital: Fukuoka City
Government• Governor: Hiroshi Ogawa (since April 2011)
Area• Total: 4,971.01 km (1,919.32 sq mi)
Area rank: 29th
Population (June 1, 2013)• Total: 5,088,483
• Rank: 9th
• Density: 1,020.26/km (2,642.5/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code: JP-40
Districts: 12
Municipalities: 60
Flower: Ume blossom (Prunus mume)
Tree: Azalea (Rhododendron tsutsusi)
Bird: Japanese bush warbler (Cettia diphone)
Website: www.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/somu/
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Top 10 Castles in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa
July 21, 2021 Alida England
1. Kokura Castle
2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu 803-0813 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-561-1210 http://www.kokura-castle.jp/
Excellent
23%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 685 reviews
Reviewed By puddin52 - San Jose, United States
This nicely restored castle has a good mix of history and fun. Walkable from the Kokura train station. Kids, including those 65+ will enjoy riding the palanquin and sitting in on a samurai war council. The views are great from the top floor too. A lift is available for the mobility impaired or travel-weary.
