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Fukuoka
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Fukuoka (•Ÿ‰ª, 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 13th 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.

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 1  Yatai (Food Stalls)
Offering a special atmosphere every night.
User rating: 84/100 (214 votes)
Visited by: 450 users
 2  Ohori Park
Public city park with a central pond.
User rating: 77/100 (137 votes)
Visited by: 284 users
 3  Shofukuji Temple
Japan's first Zen temple.
User rating: 75/100 (117 votes)
Visited by: 218 users
 4  Momochi Seaside Park
Futuristic district along the waterfront.
User rating: 72/100 (140 votes)
Visited by: 288 users
 5  Canal City
Large shopping and entertainment complex.
User rating: 71/100 (338 votes)
Visited by: 687 users
 6  Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Ruins of the city's former castle.
User rating: 67/100 (132 votes)
Visited by: 286 users
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 1  Dazaifu
Historic town south of Fukuoka.
User rating: 79/100 (177 votes)
Visited by: 403 users
  

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