basic information

Fukuoka is Kyushu's largest and one of Japan's ten most populated cities.

Because of its closeness to the Asian mainland (closer to Seoul than to Tokyo), Fukuoka has been an important harbor city for many centuries and was chosen by the Mongol invasion forces as their landing point in the 12th century.

Today's Fukuoka is the product of the fusion of two cities in the year 1889, when the port city of Hakata and the former castle town of Fukuoka were united into one city called Fukuoka. Hakata remains the name of Fukuoka's central district and main railway station.

Attractions

Central Fukuoka

Yatai (Food Stalls) (2) Offering a special atmosphere every night. Momochi Seaside Park (4) Futuristic district along the waterfront. Ohori Park (5) Public city park with a central pond. Canal City (1) Large shopping and entertainment complex. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (3) Ruins of the city's former castle. Shofukuji Temple (5) Japan's first Zen temple.

Side Trips from Fukuoka

Dazaifu Historic town south of Fukuoka.

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Orientation

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Accommodation

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