You can do various ways of enjoying yourself "Ohori Park", one of Fukuoka's premier tourist attractions, is one of the most famous water parks in Japan. The total area of Ohori Park, located in the middle of Fukuoka city, is about 398,000 square meters. It is also known as an oasis in the city and a venue for a fireworks festival, making it a place for many citizens to … [Read more...] about Ohori Park, Fukuoka
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Marine World Uminonakamichi, Fukuoka
A place where you will never get tired of watching "Marine World Uminonakamichi" is an urban aquarium in Fukuoka city. This is an aquarium related to the local Kyushu region, there are living creatures living in the nearby sea, coral reefs of Amami, and exhibits of creatures in the water of Aso forest. Many sea creatures are swimming in each of large and small aquariums, such … [Read more...] about Marine World Uminonakamichi, Fukuoka
Kokura Gion Daiko (Japanese Drum Festival), Fukuoka
Must-see brilliant drumstick-work! "Kokura Gion Daiko" (Japanese Drum Festival) is an annual festival in summer held in July every year in Kitakyushu City Kokura Kita Ward. It is the tradition "Kokura Gion Daiko" traditionally transmitted from the Edo period to color the festival. On the festival day, the decorated drums walk through the city center from the castle town of … [Read more...] about Kokura Gion Daiko (Japanese Drum Festival), Fukuoka
Dazaifu Lantern Festival (Koto no Hikari), Fukuoka
Various places in Dazaifu city being wrapped with the light Speaking of Dazaifu City in Fukuoka Prefecture, along with "Kitano Tenmangu Shrine" in Kyoto, it is the home of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, which is the "So-ja shrine" (shrine enshrining several gods) of "Tenmangu" in Japan. The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is visited by 8.5 million people annually, and many events are held … [Read more...] about Dazaifu Lantern Festival (Koto no Hikari), Fukuoka
Wasshoi Hyakuman Natsumatsuri (Summer Festival of Kita Kyushu), Fukuoka
The “Wasshoi Hyakuman Natsumatsuri” (Summer Festival of Kita Kyushu) is a summer festival that started in 1988 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Kitakyushu City System, predecessor of the “Festival Kitakyushu” held since 1973. It was a major summer event in Fukuoka Prefecture, attracting over 1.5 million visitors every year. The biggest highlight of this festival is … [Read more...] about Wasshoi Hyakuman Natsumatsuri (Summer Festival of Kita Kyushu), Fukuoka
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Summer Festival, Fukuoka
There are various festivals all over Japan, and the contents are varied. Among them, at energetic and violent festivals, you can enjoy the thrill of watching them. Various festivals are also held in Hakata Ward, located in the center of Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Among them, “Hakata Gion Yamagasa” is one of the three major festivals in Hakata, along with “Hakata … [Read more...] about Hakata Gion Yamakasa Summer Festival, Fukuoka
Munakata Taisha Shrine, Fukuoka
Munakata, located in the northern part of Kyushu, has been an area where many exchanges have been linked since ancient times as the gateway between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. The shrine “Munakata Taisha”, which is positioned as the center of the shrine, is a collective term for Okinoshima and other two islands floating off the coast of Munakata, Okitsu-miya and … [Read more...] about Munakata Taisha Shrine, Fukuoka
Nokonoshima Island, Fukuoka
500,000 cosmos swaying in the wind, blue clear sea and wide sky in the back. One of the best autumn scenery in Fukuoka is the “Nokonoshima Island” cosmos landscape. Of course, there is a lot to see on the remote island, Nokonoshima Island, as well as pretty cosmos. Nokonoshima Island, about 12 kilometers along the coast, is a leisure destination that is easily accessible from … [Read more...] about Nokonoshima Island, Fukuoka
Tochoji Temple, Fukuoka
Kukai (Kobo-daishi) who has inherited esoteric Shingon Buddhism from priest Keika over China as Kento-shi (Japanese envoy to Tang Dynasty China). Kukai stayed in Hakata instead of going to Kyoto immediately after returning to Japan. Tochoji Temple is located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, when it was founded. When you enter the mountain gate, you will see the “large cherry … [Read more...] about Tochoji Temple, Fukuoka
Kawachi Wisteria Garden (Kawachi Fujien), Fukuoka
The first highlight of "Kawachi Wisteria Garden" (Kawachi Fujien) is the "Winter Flower Tunnel" that comes into your eyes as you enter. The wisteria flower tunnel, which is colored with a gradient like watercolors, is a unique beauty. When you see the wonderful sight of flowers in different colors, you will be moved so much that you will not be able to move forward from the … [Read more...] about Kawachi Wisteria Garden (Kawachi Fujien), Fukuoka