Discover Japan's Hidden Gems

Canal City Hakata

Fukuoka's City Within a City

A massive entertainment and shopping complex in the heart of Hakata with a canal, fountains, and ...

Dazaifu Tenmangu

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Revered shrine dedicated to the deity of learning, attracting millions of students seeking academ...

Fukuoka

Kyushu's vibrant capital famous for yatai street food stalls, tonkotsu ramen, and a lively canal ...

Fukuoka Tower

Japan's Tallest Seaside Tower

234-meter seaside tower with panoramic views over Fukuoka city, Hakata Bay, and the surrounding m...

Hakata Machiya Folk Museum

Window into Hakata's Traditional Merchant Culture

Small folk museum preserving Hakata's traditional merchant culture with Meiji-era machiya townhou...

Ippudo Daimyo Main Store

The Original Ippudo — Birthplace of Modern Hakata Ramen

Step into ramen history at the original 1985 flagship where Ippudo founder Shigemi Kawahara revol...

Kitakyushu

Industrial Heritage City with Night Views from Mt. Sarakura

Major port city known for Kokura Castle, the spectacular night views from Mount Sarakura, and the...

Kokura Castle

Kokura Castle - Edo-Period Castle with Unique Architecture

An Edo-period castle in the heart of Kitakyushu, notable for its distinctive karazukuri architect...

Kushida Shrine

Hakata's Most Important Shrine and Festival Hub

Hakata's central shrine and starting point of the famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, with a ye...

Mojiko Retro

Early 20th-Century Port District with Western Architecture

Beautifully preserved early 20th-century port district with Western-style buildings, museums, and...

Munakata Grand Shrine

Sacred Island and Ancient Shrines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising three shrines dedicated to the three Munakata goddesses, ...

Nanzoin Temple

Home of the World's Largest Bronze Reclining Buddha

Shingon Buddhist temple housing the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha statue at 41 meters l...

Ohori Park

Fukuoka's Most Beautiful Urban Park

Expansive lakeside park in central Fukuoka built around the former moat of Fukuoka Castle, popula...

Yanagawa

City of Canals and River Punting

Historic castle town known for its scenic canal boat rides through willow-lined waterways and fam...