Fukuoka is the capital city of Kyushu. Fukuoka has a big harbor ,Hakata-wan (博多湾) and the international airport, Fukuoka international airport. So many foreign people come to Fukuoka for business and sightseeing. Fukuoka is famous for yummy food in Japan.
Hakata tonkotsu ramen (博多とんこつラーメン) is the most famous ramen in Japan. Fukuoka has a lot of ramen stores and the taste is different from one another. You can eat these ramens only in Fukuoka. This is because Most of ramen stores in Fukuoka do not have thier stores out of Fukuoka. Do you know Japanese most famous ramen store? This is Ippudo. Ippudo (一風堂) has many stores now in Japan and Foreign countries as well. Acutually, Ippudo is originated in Fukuoka. You can come and see the 1st store of Ippudo in Tenjin, Fukuoka.
Yatai (屋台) is also famous tourist spot of Fukuoka. You can eat ramen, oden and other kinds of food at Yatai and interact with Yatai's owner and people next to you. Fukuoka people is known for thier friendly and humane. So they welcome foreign visitors and you can enjoy the time with them. It is good to talk to them in Japanese, Konichiha, with a little courage. Then, they will reply to you with a smile.
Fukuoka Tower is a symbol of Fukuoka. You can command a view of All the city of Fukuoka from Fukuoka Tower. In evening you can see the beautiful city, Fukuoka and at night you will be moved by the brilliant view. The tower is built next to Hakata-wan Bay (博多湾), so you will enjoy the clear sea from Fukuoka Tower.
The seaside view is here. And please watch the city view on your own. The fantastic scenery waits for you.
Kushida Shrine (櫛田神社) is the most beloved shrine in Fukuoka and called "Okushida-san" (お櫛田さん). Itis dedicated to the gods of Ohatanushi-no-mikoto (大幡主命), Amaterasu-omikami (天照大御神) and Susanowo-no-mikoto (素戔嗚尊). Kushida Shrine is known as the total guardian of Fukuoka.
Fukuoka is known as the festival city. This is because Fukuoka have held many festivals and Fukuoka people love the festivals. Hakata Dontaku (博多どんたく), Hakata Gion Yamakasa (博多祇園山笠) and Hojoya (放生会) are the three biggest festivals in Fukuoka. Hakata Dontaku attracts many tourists: more than two millions people just 3rd and 4th May every year!
You can also experience Japanese traditional dance. At the finale of Hakata Dontaku, all the staff, tourists and local people start to dance with Shamoji (しゃもじ) in them hands. Shamoji is a wooden rice spoon. The atmosphere of the finale is beyond words. Please have a special time with us.
Hojoya is a very popular event for Fukuoka people. Many food stands invite you to feel like eating everything. You can eat Takoyaki (たこ焼き), Yakitori (焼き鳥), Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) and so on... Hojoya is also famous for Obakeyashiki (お化け屋敷), which is a haunted house. You can experience the Japanese traditional haunted house. The best festival in Fukuoka will make you so happy.
Yanagawa (柳川) is located in southen region of Fukuoka. In this area, you can enjoy canal boat sailing with seasonal river view like cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. Grilles ell is also famous in Yanagawa and is luxury food. So nice taste makes your chopsticks move fast. Yanagawa has many other attractive spot. So we recommend you to come when you visit Fukuoka.
Fukuoka has more wonderful place to go. For example, Itoshima (糸島), Kitakyushu (北九州) and Dazaifu (大宰府). Itoshima is a famous city in Fukuoka for its beautiful scenery. Many people come to Itoshima every year, especially in summer. Itoshima has many photo spots. Shiraito-no-taki waterfall (白糸の滝) is one of them. The beautiful blue and white waterfall in the forest makes you feel cool. You Can be showered with negative ions in the air when you get close to Shiraito-no-taki waterfall.
Itoshima is also wee knowm for Parm Tree Swing (ヤシの木ブランコ). You can ride a swing and enjoy the beautiful sea. Here is very famous photo for young travelers. There are much more attractive spot in Itoshima, so we keep telling the fantastic point of Itoshima.
Kitakyushu (北九州) is the second largest city in Fukuoka. Kitakyushu has good spot to visit. Kitakyushu has two big bridge, Kanmon-Kyo (関門橋) and Wakato-Ohashi (若戸大橋). Kanmon-Kyo is a very important bridge for Japan, which connects Kyushu with Honshu (本州). Honshu is a main island of Japan and Tokyo and Osaka is on Honshu island. Kanmon Strait Fireworks Festival is a big event in Kitakyushu. You can see the fireworks which shoots from Kyushu side and Honshu side. This is so famous fireworks in Japan.
Dazaifu (大宰府) is the most popular city for foreign people in Fukuoka, where Dazaifu-Tenmangu shrine (太宰府天満宮) is located. Dazaifu-Tenmangu is one of the most famous shrine in Japan. Dazaifu-Tenmangu is famous for a shrine praying for passing an entrance exam and improving the academic ability.
Dazaifu-Tenmangu has a beautuful Japanese garden. The red bridge is a famous spot. There are three bridges in a row in Dazaifu-Tenmangu. The three bridges express "past", "present" and "future". Here is the symbol of Dazaifu-Tenmangu.
So we tell you how amazing Fukuoka is through this website and SNS. Attractive city, Fukuoka is waiting for you.