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Fukuoka
# 15   of 117 destinations
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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.

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Central Fukuoka
 1  Yatai (Food Stalls)
Offering a special atmosphere every night.
User rating: 87/100 (118 votes)
Visited by: 231 users
 2  Ohori Park
Public city park with a central pond.
User rating: 75/100 (65 votes)
Visited by: 126 users
 3  Canal City
Large shopping and entertainment complex.
User rating: 71/100 (171 votes)
Visited by: 323 users
 4  Shofukuji Temple
Japan's first Zen temple.
User rating: 71/100 (62 votes)
Visited by: 112 users
 5  Momochi Seaside Park
Futuristic district along the waterfront.
User rating: 71/100 (64 votes)
Visited by: 123 users
 6  Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Ruins of the city's former castle.
User rating: 66/100 (70 votes)
Visited by: 132 users
Side Trips from Fukuoka
 1  Dazaifu
Historic town south of Fukuoka.
User rating: 78/100 (75 votes)
Visited by: 160 users
  

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