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Fukuoka Tower
•Height- 234 m The best seaside tower in Japan. •Enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of Hakata Bay and the Fukuoka cityscape. Fukuoka Tower is Japan's highest seaside tower and the signature building of Fukuoka. Covered by 8,000 one-way mirrors, the tower is designed to be a triangular pillar that shines at both day and night. There is no better nighttime view in Fukuoka and the building's 360-degree, floor-to-ceiling windows make the bright lights of this seaside town more impressive than ever. Visitors can also visit the cafe, sit back, and enjoy the evening! △ In the "Fukuoka Panorama" screen viewer, you can enjoy the wonderful sceneries as a time-lapse video, and enjoy a whole 24-hour cityscape view in just 4 minutes. △ It is an adult hideaway where you can enjoy a romantic moment while enjoying a lunch under the blue sky, coffee, or a night view under a star filled sky.Fukuoka · 4.7 km from downtown
Marine World
Marine World Umi-no-nakamichi, located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, opened in 1989 with the concept of being "an aquarium that adults can enjoy as well." This aquarium exhibits approximately 350 species and 30,000 marine creatures. It features a beautiful exterior reminiscent of a white shell. It has four floors above ground, a site area of 48,000㎡, and a total floor space of 21,400㎡. It is one of the top five aquariums in Japan. One of the most popular attractions at Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi is the performance show featuring dolphins and sea lions. A wide variety of dolphins, including Pacific white-sided dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and short-finned pilot whales, appear here and perform in perfect harmony with their trainers. The dolphins are particularly impressive when they jump across the pool or when the trainers perform tricks while riding on the dolphins' backs. In addition, at the end of the show, there is a unique element where the dolphins throw a ball towards the audience with their tails, making the audience feel even closer to the dolphins.Fukuoka · 8.6 km from downtown
Ohori Park
Ohori Park features a unique waterscape formed by its expansive lake, small islands scattered throughout, and the stone bridges that connect them. The lake was originally the moat of the Fukuoka Castle Ruins. The park opened in 1929, and the lake covers approx. half of the park's area. Nakanoshima Island is connected by several bridges, and the Ukimido Hall on the island is a representative view. The walking path around the lake is approx. 2 km long, making it suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling. Boat rental facilities are available by the lake, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery of the lakeshore and islands from the water. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the lake, while in winter, water birds often stop by. The park also features a Japanese garden, the Fukuoka Art Museum, and a Noh theater. The Japanese garden showcases traditional styles with its pond, artificial hills, dry landscape (karesansui), and tea house, offering changing scenery throughout the seasons; the Fukuoka Art Museum houses works by artists such as Dalí, Miró, and Chagall, as well as a collection of ancient Japanese art; and the Noh theater is used for traditional performances such as Noh and Kyogen. In addition, the park has a children's play area, providing leisure space for visitors of all ages.Fukuoka · 2.4 km from downtown
teamLab Forest Fukuoka
teamLab Forest FukuokaA brand-new interactive museum where your body and art come together to play teamLab Forest Fukuoka is an experiential museum created by the art collective TeamLab that combines digital art with physical movement. Located in "BOSS E · ZO FUKUOKA" adjacent to Fukuoka PayPay Dome, it has gained attention as a new tourist attraction representing Fukuoka. Capture and Collect in the Forest | An Experience of Discovery, Exploration and Learning In "Capture and Collect the Forest," you can explore the museum with your smartphone, feeling like you're on a jungle adventure. You can observe and study the peculiar creatures freely moving along walls and floors, then create your own illustrated collection book. This is a brand-new learning space where you can happily play while expanding your interest in nature and living creatures through the "catch, observe, release" experience. △Motion Forest - Immerse Yourself in the Experience The Challenge Forest is an area where you can jump, climb, slide, and fully immerse yourself in an interactive visual space. In the three-dimensional space where the digital and physical worlds converge, children can immerse themselves in fun while naturally developing their spatial awareness and sense of balance. A digital art world for all ages, offering immersive sensory experiences Vibrant, shimmering animals and spaces that respond to sound and light create a multi-sensory experience engaging sight, hearing, touch, and movement—immersing you in the feeling of "stepping into art." Many of its features appeal not only to children but also to adults. Immersive art experience only in Fukuoka teamLab Forest Fukuoka isA one-of-a-kind museum that blends digital art with immersive physical experiences. Come experience this brand-new way of appreciating art that goes beyond just "seeing"—it gets you moving and feeling.Fukuoka · 3.6 km from downtown
BOSS E · ZO FUKUOKA
BOSS E · ZO FUKUOKA is an entertainment complex filled with innovative contentHead to Fukuoka's new landmark, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks entertainment facility, right next to the Fukuoka Marine Stadium. Enjoy fun on every floor, including the super popularteamLab Museum, VR amusement park, thrilling rides with spectacular views in Japan, and more. Experience a 100-meter-long tubular waterslide that takes you from 40 meters high down the building's exterior to the ground. Immerse yourself in the teamLab Museum located in Fukuoka. A futuristic sports museum showcasing the charm of Sadaharu Oh and the joy of sports. Don't miss the unique dining experiences available only here.Fukuoka · 3.6 km from downtown
Kushida Shrine
Kushida Shrine has been an important guardian shrine for the Hakata area since ancient times, and locals affectionately call it "Kushida-san." The shrine is closely linked to the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival held every July, a tradition spanning hundreds of years that has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The "Oiyama" race held on the early morning of July 15 is a key part of the festival, where teams carry Yamakasa floats weighing approx. 1 ton and run along a route of approx. 5 km, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The shrine grounds feature a permanent display of ornate decorative Yamakasa floats, standing over 10m tall, whose intricate decorations showcase traditional craftsmanship and serve as a representative view. Near the entrance stands the Kushida Ginkgo tree, said to be over 1,000 years old, with lush foliage that, together with the ancient shrine buildings, evokes a profound sense of history. In early spring, the Kawazu cherry blossoms on the grounds bloom, adding a soft spring touch to the shrine. Whether you are admiring traditional architecture, learning about Hakata customs, or experiencing local festival culture, this place showcases distinct regional characteristics.Fukuoka · 859m from downtown
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a historic shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, built over the grave of Sugawara no Michizane, and is an important center for Tenmangu shrines across Japan. Sugawara no Michizane was exiled to Dazaifu due to political strife during the Heian period and passed away there. He was later revered as the deity of learning and culture, making this a long-standing place of worship for those praying for academic success and success in exams. Upon entering the grounds, the Shinji-ike Pond and the three arched bridges spanning it form an iconic view. The pond is named for its resemblance to the character for "heart," and the three bridges symbolize the past, present, and future, respectively. Several stone statues of reclining sacred oxen are scattered throughout the grounds, reflecting the traditional connection between the ox and Sugawara no Michizane. The Tobiume (Flying Plum Tree) beside the main hall carries the legend of a plum tree that flew here from Kyoto in a single night. It is the first to bloom each year, adding vitality to the spring. The garden is planted with approx. 200 varieties and 6,000 plum trees, creating a particularly rich landscape during the blooming season, and you can also enjoy irises in early summer. Traditional festivals and cultural events are also preserved here. The Usokae ritual held every January involves exchanging wooden bird carvings to express wishes, and the Kyokusui no En (Winding Stream Banquet) is held on the first Sunday of March, where participants dressed in Heian-period attire recite poems by the flowing water, recreating the elegance of ancient banquets. After your visit, you can stroll along the approach and taste Umegae Mochi, a grilled rice cake with a crispy exterior and red bean filling, to experience the local traditional food culture.Dazaifu · 14.5 km from Fukuoka
Mojiko Retro
Since the beginning of the Meiji era, Moji Port has been an important international trade port in Japan. It is located in Kyushu, connected to Honshu Island, and faces the Chinese mainland. Ships from Europe, America, Asia and Japan are busy here every day. Noisy, lively. With the development of the municipal government, although Mojigang has lost its former scenery, the European-style buildings in the port area still exude a charming charm. After another renovation, while retaining the European style of the original Western-style buildings in Japan, it is plated with the nostalgic atmosphere of the Taisho period in Japan. The European style and nostalgia add radiance and beauty to each other. After the Moji Port nostalgic area, the former bustling port has become a tourist attraction that attracts domestic and foreign tourists today. Shops and restaurants are lined up, and tourists can freely take outdoor photography. The former Osaka Merchant Shipping Company, the former Moji Port Customs and the former Moji Mitsui Club are all very popular tourist historical buildings in Moji Port, which are open for tourists to visit. Walking into these houses, you can taste the Japanese European style a hundred years ago, and learn the gorgeous culture of Mosigang for a hundred years.Kitakyushu City · 65.2 km from Fukuoka
Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Fukuoka Castle Ruins are located west of the Naka River and east of Ohori Park. This is a nationally designated historic site, also known by the names "Fukuoka Castle Ruins" and "Stone Castle." Kuroda Nagamasa was granted the 520,000-koku fief of Chikuzen for his distinguished military service at the Battle of Sekigahara. Starting in 1600, he spent 7 years building this castle. The entire structure is a large-scale hirayamajiro (flatland-mountain castle). Due to wars and various destructive factors, only the Otemon Gate, Den Shiomi-Yagura Turret, the Nagayamamon Gate of Mori Taibei's residence, the Honmaru (main bailey), Ninomaru (second bailey), and Sannomaru (third bailey) stone walls remain. Additionally, the castle grounds house an athletics stadium, the Heiwadai Baseball Stadium, and the Heiwadai Athletic Stadium, which is famous as the starting point for the Fukuoka International Marathon. It is said that the castle was never built with a main keep (tenshukaku), but it was famous for having three keep foundations—large, medium, and small—and 47 watchtowers. The moat contains sedge, a natural wild vegetation monument designated by Fukuoka Prefecture, and the Man'yo Tanka Inscription stands within the castle grounds. Recently, ruins of the Korokan Ruins Museum (Korokan Ruins Museum), a guesthouse from theDazaifu Tenmangu Shrineera, were discovered near the Heiwadai Baseball Stadium. Today, the site, which includes remnants such as the main gate, is open to the public as Maizuru Park.Fukuoka · 1.8 km from downtown
Maizuru Park
Maizuru Park is a park built on the former site of Fukuoka Castle, symbolized by the ruins of Fukuoka Castle. The park is equipped with a comprehensive sports field and various sports facilities for citizens to exercise every day. Maizuru Park has beautiful natural scenery in four seasons and is a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot in Japan. Every spring, tourists flock to see the cherry blossoms. In addition, plum blossoms in February, hydrangea in June, as well as cherry blossoms, peony, wisteria, rhododendron, peony, lotus, camellia, calamus, etc., make this place a lot of tourists all year round. Because Maizuru Park is located next to Ohori Park and Fukuoka City Art Museum, many tourists choose to take a break here after playing and tired, and feel the strong cultural atmosphere and relaxed and comfortable atmosphere here.Fukuoka · 1.8 km from downtown
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What travelers say about Fukuoka
_TI***2vOctober 6, 2026
5.0
I went at Friday night, but it was still not crowded. The views are really beautiful and it’s worth to go if you’re in the area.
Fukuoka Tower
D37***06August 22, 2026
5.0
，great experience and I just purchased the ticket on my way to Marine World
Marine World
SomewhereOnEarthApril 30, 2026
5.0
One of my favorite parks placed in the city, Ohorikoen is quite massive, making it a good place for picnics, anytime strolls, jogging, and also has some swan boats for a fun ride in the lake during daytime. If you want to chill for a coffee there is Starbucks.
Ohori Park
Andrei SeldiukovJune 3, 2026
4.0
If you’ve been in other teamlabs then you definitely can skip this one. Small, hard to find. Consists mostly out of rooms from other teamlabs. Friendly staff.
teamLab Forest Fukuoka
_TI***flMay 26, 2026
5.0
This place is truly worth visiting repeatedly; each visit offers a different experience. The scenery changes with the seasons, so there's always a surprise no matter when you come. The overall pace is leisurely, perfect for letting go of all the hustle and bustle and slowly appreciating the beauty around you. The local atmosphere is vibrant, and you can feel the unique warmth and life of the place. After coming here, I realized that the best scenery isn't about crowded hotspots, but rather this kind of comforting and reassuring atmosphere. Highly recommended!
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sAviOr_07July 20, 2025
4.0
Kushida Shrine is a must-visit shrine when you come to Hakata. You must come to see the Gion Yamakasa. Although I didn't come in July, I didn't see the big Yamakasa in the city, but I can see the Yamakasa in Kushida Shrine.
Read the introduction According to the legend of the shrine, Kushida Shrine was founded in the first year of Tenpyo Hoji (757) and has been the general guardian of Hakata since ancient times. The Hakata Festival is a representative festival of Fukuoka City and is well-known throughout the country.
Kushida Shrine
ted4049May 31, 2023
4.0
This is a shrine that worships Sugawara no Michizane, a man of letters from the Heian period of Japan, as the god of learning. It is said that it helps you pass exams and achieve success, and that it helps you maintain good health. It is a very famous shrine!
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
RckhApril 11, 2025
4.0
nice environment and good sea view. plenty of food and restaurant. baked curry was awesome ! nice place to go ! will be back again
Mojiko Retro
msmsAugust 3, 2025
4.0
Of the castle ruins, nothing remains except the stone foundation.
The feudal lord was pragmatic, building only three castle towers: large, medium, and small.
Tamon Turret is overgrown with weeds; the other turrets have only their foundation stones left, while others are merely imaginary.
Fukuoka Castle Ruins
_TI***T2March 25, 2025
4.0
the park is nice during spring at last can see the blossoms in pink , taken photos of the flowers and feels good , pretty much love them
Maizuru Park
