Location: Fukuoka
Top Things to do in Fukuoka
Top 10 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. Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 490 reviews
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is an extensive leisure park where you can enjoy seasonal flowers. Many events are held here in each season; Flower Picnic (spring), Rose Festival (early summer and autumn) and Cosmos Festival (autumn). Come to the Sunshine Pool in summer, the largest resort pool complex in the western Japan. You can also visit this urban resort park empty-handed and enjoy day camping with a rental barbecue outfits. Other features here at this large urban resort facility include Marine World, the aquarium with 350 kinds of fishes and The Luiganz, ocean view resort hotel. Inside the site, there is also an amusement park Wonder World, which has 23 kinds of attractions including a large Ferris wheel and a large trampoline, Kujiragumo Fuwanpoline.
Reviewed By ArsenalPC - Sydney, Australia
Wow. This park looked amazing on google maps, but when we went there it was even more spectacular. We went here for 3 hours in September. Took a ferry from Hakata port (a very nice 15 min ride, not too many waves and you get to see great distance view of hakata city) to Saitozaki ferry terminal. This park is enormous, best way to see everything without taking forever is to hire a bike. It's around 500Yen for 3-4 hours. There are designated bike paths in the park, however you can take the bike in certain areas where there is lot of foot traffic. There are lot of bike stops where you can park and have a walk through different attractions. There is a bit of everything at this seaside park, there is a zoo, bird area, picnic areas, lot of gardens and is very kid friendly too - such as kids pools, picnic benches etc. Great place to go to escape the city for a few hours, especially on a lovely sunny day, whether your a couple or a family, there's something to do for everyone. When we went, there wasn't too many flowers blooming. This place must be exploding with people during cherry blossom season.... If you go to Fukuoka, be sure to come check this place out, you won't regret it xD
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Nokonoshima Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 402 reviews
Located in Hakata Bay, Nokonoshima Island is a delightful place for visitors to camp, swim or admire the island's colorful flowers.
Reviewed By happypiplup - Nagasaki, Japan
Beautiful island! It was almost like stumbling upon paradise. A little hilly if you struggle to walk but the park offer umbrellas and walking canes to borrow. Great facilities, with volley ball court and places to play golf and soccer if you want to have an active time. There are some great restaurants and a cute cafe there too and transport to and from the island is great. It's super easy to navigate and the staff were very friendly. There is also a bunny petting zoo and goats on the island. The flowers are stunning and you could spend hours here without even realising. Definitely best to go mid to late April for the best sakura bloom.
5. Fukuoka City Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 353 reviews
Fukuoka City faces the Genkai-nada Sea in the northern part of Kyushu. It is at the western tip of the crescent-shaped Japanese archipelago and draws near to the Eurasian continent and the Korean peninsula. Our ancestors kept this area rich and lively by coming into contact first with cultures the rest of Japan was unaware of, by developing forms of production and economic activity never experienced before and by overcoming threats not encountered in the past. Subject matter of our permanent exhibitions addresses the history of Fukuoka and the lifestyle of the people of this area, which served as a gateway to foreign interchange Saturday 16th November. 2019 ~ Sunday 22nd December. 2019 Ukiyoe that Challenges : Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi… and More! 9:30A.M. ~5:30P.M. (guests are admitted until 5.P.M. only) Closed on Mondays Fukuoka City Museum 3-1-1, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka Admission Adults: ¥1,400, High school/University Students: ¥900, Junior High School or Younger: free
Reviewed By feelfukuokajapan
Beneath the imposing bronze sheen of the Dome and the reaching silver spire of the Tower sits the reassuringly intimidating glass and stone edifice of the Fukuoka City Museum. Among the many repositories of Fukuoka’s history that we have, the city museum is quite possibly the top place to visit. First opened in 1990, the Fukuoka City Museum has some of the most important collections and artefacts from this very important part of Japan. It tells nothing less than the entire history of what is now, after many changes in the swirling maelstrom of time, Fukuoka. Around the museum are avenues and side paths of trees, punctuated by beguiling artworks atop stone plinths. Dominating front and centre of the museum complex is a large still pond which would not look out of place in the garden of an English country estate; its broad shimmer is a trusty spot for selfies. You can get the subway to Nishijin to get here if you don`t mind a bit of a walk (although the sage traveller would save their legs for the museum itself) or get a Tower-bound bus almost to the door of the museum. The museum consists of a single building with a mirrored glass exterior. The entrance is ensconced inside a grand stone arch upon four mighty pillars which cut deeply into the front, forming almost a short tunnel to the clear glass entrance. Look up as you walk in to see the tall windows of the upstairs café. Enter the doors into the large bright atrium that forms the entrance of the museum, the curved ceiling making the place feel a bit like a converted Victorian railway station. The far side of the atrium features a broad staircase that leads up and then out in two wings to the higher floor that runs like a mezzanine around the atrium. The lower floor has the museum bookshop and a map by the doors to orientate yourself. Visitors are advised that umbrellas and pushchairs are not permitted inside the museum. Photography is allowed but not everywhere so do look out for signs. The three exhibition spaces of the museum (Permanent, Feature and Special) are all on the higher floor. The temporary exhibition spaces change several times a year. On my visit, they were hosting a very popular exhibition devoted to the works of Studio Ghibli. The nature of having large and ever-changing exhibitions makes the Fukuoka City Museum well worth a revisit not just once but often.
6. Marine World umino-nakamichi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 447 reviews
Reviewed By eymud - Shah Alam, Malaysia
Nice place to hang put and enjoy the marine life. They have shows such as dolphin and sea otter throughout the day. It is easily accessible by train from hakata station and the food sold inside is reasonably proced You wont be disappointed
7. 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.
8. JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 506 reviews
Reviewed By G_Intl_Travel - Melbourne, Australia
Came here to explore the food options. They have great restaurants on L9 and L10, you will be spoilt for choices. It gets pretty crowded before 12noon for lunch so do come early to avoid the queues. We had a great set Tendon lunch at Toc Toc. They serve very fresh fish tendon sets.
9. Hakata Station
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4.0 based on 1,454 reviews
Reviewed By JsanB101 - Hong Kong, China
I was here over the Christmas period, it was beautifully decorated, lovely Christmas market and the station itself has a ton of shops and eating options. The place was alive and hopping on Friday, Saturday night until 10 PM or maybe even alittle after. Locals, tourists, everyone was there. If I could attach videos to this I would. You'll have to settle for pictures. I'd actually like to see if they have festivals in summer and stuff.
10. Limited Express Yufuin no Mori
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
