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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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Attractions

1 Gion Yamakasa

Spectacular festival with a race of festival floats.
User rating: 80/100 (22 votes)
Visited by: 43 users

2 Yatai (Food Stalls)

Offering a special atmosphere every night.
User rating: 83/100 (274 votes)
Visited by: 574 users

3 Ohori Park

Public city park with a central pond.
User rating: 77/100 (182 votes)
Visited by: 359 users

4 Shofukuji Temple

Japan's first Zen temple.
User rating: 75/100 (136 votes)
Visited by: 268 users

5 Momochi Seaside Park

Futuristic district along the waterfront.
User rating: 72/100 (182 votes)
Visited by: 363 users

6 Canal City

Large shopping and entertainment complex.
User rating: 71/100 (432 votes)
Visited by: 901 users

7 Fukuoka Castle Ruins

Ruins of the city's former castle.
User rating: 68/100 (171 votes)
Visited by: 366 users

Special Interest Guides

Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Spots

A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Fukuoka.

Side Trips from Fukuoka

1 Dazaifu

Historic town south of Fukuoka.
User rating: 78/100 (236 votes)
Visited by: 543 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation
How to get to and around Fukuoka.

About transportation in Japan

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Hotels and Ryokan

Fukuoka offers a wide range of hotels. The Hakata Station area and the central Tenjin district are most convenient for exploring the city.

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Recommended Hotels around Fukuoka - with lowest rates by selected hotel reservation websites

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Luxury hotel inside the Canal City Hakata complex.
Reserve through Agoda or Japanican

Hotel Nikko Fukuoka
Comfortable 4-star hotel a short walk from Hakata Station.
Reserve through Agoda or Japanican

Hotel Route Inn Hakata Ekimae
Reliable business hotel just across Hakata Station.
Reserve through Agoda or Japanican

Shop Directory

	Miki House - Fukuoka Tenjin Branch Miki House is a renown children's clothing brand from Japan. We don't just stock clothing, but also babies'...
	WOmB deux west Bibure Tenjin store
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User Ratings

Ratings for Fukuoka:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 764 users):	80/100	recommended

Best rated destinations (out of 148):

67. Kagoshima 81/100

68. Hiraizumi 81/100

69. Kobe 81/100

70. Uchiko 81/100

71. Izu Peninsula 81/100

72. Fukuoka 80/100

73. Matsumoto 80/100

74. Hakuba 80/100

75. Hachimantai 80/100

76. Iwakuni 79/100

Most visited destinations (out of 160):

9. Kobe 2202

10. Hakone 2087

11. Nikko 2048

12. Himeji 1832

13. Miyajima 1816

14. Fukuoka 1637

15. Fuji Five Lakes 1624

16. Sapporo 1572

17. Narita 1301

18. Nagasaki 1250

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English Links

Fukuoka City
Official English website.

Japanese Links

Fukuoka City
Official website.

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Food Stalls (Yatai)
Canal City Hakata
Shofukuji Temple
Ohori Park
Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Momochi Seaside Park

Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival
Cherry Blossom Spots

Fukuoka: Access and Orientation

News and Reports

	March 27, 2013 Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Report by schauwecker
	March 21, 2013 Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Report by scott
	April 4, 2012 Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Report by sean
	July 15, 2011 Hakata Gion Yamakasa Report Trip by schauwecker
	April 3, 2011 Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Report by francois
	March 31, 2011 Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Report by schauwecker
	Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Report March 21, 2010
	Fukuoka Cherry Blossom Report March 23, 2009

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