# Travel Destinations | Japan Voyage Travel

- [Kokura Castle](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/kokura-castle): Fukuoka, Castle. An Edo-period castle in the heart of Kitakyushu, notable for its distinctive karazukuri architecture where the upper floors extend beyond the lower ones. The castle is closely associated with legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
- [Fukuoka Castle Ruins](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/fukuoka-castle-ruins): Fukuoka, Castle. Above Maizuru Park, Fukuoka Castle’s layered stone walls lead to an open platform overlooking the city. This former Kuroda stronghold offers a spacious urban ruins walk, with cherry trees and neighboring Ohori Park extending the visit beyond the defenses.

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Source: [Travel Destinations | Japan Voyage Travel](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations?destination_type=castle&prefecture_id=40)
Last updated: 2026-11-13