Fukuoka is the biggest prefecture in Kyushu area, Japan. There are a lot of things to do! Here is a travel guide for what to do & where to go, and tips for sightseeing to enjoy your trip to Fukuoka!
Best Things To Do in Fukuoka, Japan
The biggest city in Fukuoka is Fukuoka, especially Hakata area, also a lot of tourists visit Dazaifu. Recently, Itoshima is a new trend. Here is a very simple explanation of each city.
- Fukuoka – capital of Fukuoka, and Hakata is a center of Fukuoka city
- Dazaifu – tourist destination
- Itoshima – new trend
- Mojiko – port in Kita Kyushu city with retro vibe
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Dazaifu
Dazaifu is a very popular place for tourists. There is a famous shrine “Dazaifu Tenmangu“, and you can find a lot of good foods on the street to get the shrine.
Food around Dazaifu
- Umegaemochi
- Dazaifu Burger
Access to Dazaifu Tenmangu
It’s easy to get there from Hakata or Hakata airport.
Fukuoka Castle Ruins & Ohori Park
Fukuoka Castle was built by Nagamasa Kuroda, it took 7 years to build but completed 1608 (started in 1601). Unfortunately, we don’t know exactly how it was. That’s one of reasons why it is not getting rebuilt.
Ohori park is located next to Fukuoka Castle Ruins. It’s quite big and it’s beautiful.
- Japanese style Garden
- Park
- Terrace
Mojiko – Port in Kita Kyushu City
Mojiko is a port city with retro vibes.
What To See in Mojiko
- Mojiko Retro area
- Mojiko Station
- Former Moji Customs Office
- Kaikyo Plaza
- Kyushu Railway History Museum
What to Eat in Mojiko
- Yaki Curry
Itoshima – Beautiful Nature
If you prefer nature to cities, you can go to Itoshima where you can enjoy beaches and waterfall in the forest. Driving on the oceanside is definitely a good vibe which i loved!
What to Do in Itoshima?
- Try a Palm Tree Swing on the beach
- Go to the beach for a beautiful sunset with Torii Gate
- Visit Hakoshima Shrine on the ocean
- Get a nice atmosphere at Shiraito no taki Waterfall in the forest
Enjoy Fukuoka Food
It’s a food heaven if you are a foodie! Fukuoka has a lot of food to offer.
- Tonkotsu Ramen
- Motsunabe (Offal Hotpot)
- Mentaiko (Spicy Cod Row)
- Strawberry (named Amaou)
Try Tonkotsu Ramen + Kaedama
If you are a ramen lover, you should try Tonkotsu ramen.
Also, have you ever heard “Kaedama”? It’s a culture of Fukuoka, that you can order “Kaedama” for another bunch of noodle to add your ramen soup.
More of Fukuoka’s Specialities
Hope you have much fun in a center of Fukuoka city, Hakata, historical shrine in Dazaifu, Mojiko Port which has a retro vibe, and beach city Itoshima, and enjoy great foods!
