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 one of Fukuoka's central districts and of the main railway station.

Attractions

Central Fukuoka

Yatai (Food Stalls) (2) Offering a special atmosphere every night. Ohori Park (4) Public city park with a central pond. Momochi Seaside Park (5) Futuristic district along the waterfront. Canal City (1) Large shopping and entertainment complex. Shofukuji Temple (6) Japan's first Zen temple. Fukuoka Castle Ruins (3) Ruins of the city's former castle.

Side Trips from Fukuoka

Dazaifu Historic town south of Fukuoka.

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Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Fukuoka. About transportation in Japan

Accommodation

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news and reports

Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Report March 23, 2009

travel community

Users who have been to Fukuoka: 375
Most visited: Ranked 15th out of 106 destinations

Rating by users:		recommended (79/100, 193 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		outstanding

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