Fukuoka is considered as one of the oldest cities of Japan. Located in Kyushu Island, Fukuoka is formed by the fusion of Hakata the port city of Japan and Fukuoka. As among the oldest city of Japan Fukuoka city still follow traditional Japanese culture and customs that can be clearly reflected in the surroundings as well as in the cuisines. Fukuoka Travel Guide offers lot of information about the history, geography, culture and attractions of city to the tourists.
The places that one must visit in Fukuoka are the Nokonoshima Island, the Fukuoka Castle Ruins, the Tohori Park, Museums, Marine Park Uminonakamichi, Sky Dream Fukuoka, shrines and temples, which are many in number, Fukuoka Dome, the Canal City etc.
Fukuoka is also home to innumerous hotels. One may have varied choice of accommodation that ranges from budget hotel to five - star hotel or from cheap hotels to resorts that provide you with the perfect ambience required to spend good times with friends or family.
As far as shopping is concerned you need to make a trip to the Canal City, the most famous shopping complex of Fukuoka. The other places to visit for shopping purposes are the Tenjin Underground Shopping Arcade, Kawabata Shopping Arcade, Marina Town and many others. At these shopping malls you can pick up a souvenir of your choice.
The cost of food at most of the restaurants at the Fukuoka is within one's budget. At the local restaurants one can try out the Mizutaki, (water# skimmed chicken stew). The local food stalls also serve variety of Japanese cuisines. One can try out the Ramen (a whitish soup made out of a broth of boiled pork bones) garnished with leaf mustard and red pickled ginger. At the Fukuoka city one must try out the cod roe or the spicy mentaiko.
For transportation within the city you can opt for the bus service, that is quiet frequent or can hire a taxi. If you want to avoid the bus or a taxi, then you can avail the subway trains
An ancient and key point of exchange between Japan and the rest of Asia. A cradle of culture.
Fukuoka is situated in the northern extremity of Kyushu, facing the Sea of Suo to the northeast, the Sea of Genkai to the northwest, and the Sea of Ariake to the southwest. As the prefecture borders the Korean Peninsula to the continent of China with a strait in between, Fukuoka was the first place in Japan to be exposed to the culture of the continent. Ever since the Government-General of Kyushu, Dazaifu, was set up in the 7th century, Fukuoka has grown as the hub of the Kyushu region.
In Dazaifu, the ancient capital of the Kyushu region that lasted for 500 years, is Dazaifu Tenman-gu Shrine, where about 6,000 red and white plum trees of 200 varieties and 30,000 irises of 50 different varieties lie, as well as other seasonal flowers that can be enjoyed. As Tenman-gu enshrines the god of academic achievement, it is visited by many people, students seeking luck in their entrance examinations mostly, all year round. Also, the prefecture has scenic spots such as the Senbutsu limestone cavern, a national natural treasure with beautiful stalagmite and stone pillars, as well as Space World, the world's first space theme park.
The city of Fukuoka, also known as Hakata, is not only the center of administration and economy in the Kyushu region but also a terminal for air routes and railroads. The Hakata Dontaku is a colorful port festival held in summer each year. Highlighted by a parade of children in traditional dress, men and women in fancy costume, and 'te-odori' dancing (dancing with nothing in hand) people through the streets, this event draws more than 580 groups and about 31,000 citizens,
The places that one must visit in Fukuoka are the Nokonoshima Island, the Fukuoka Castle Ruins, the Tohori Park, Museums, Marine Park Uminonakamichi, Sky Dream Fukuoka, shrines and temples, which are many in number, Fukuoka Dome, the Canal City etc.
Fukuoka is also home to innumerous hotels. One may have varied choice of accommodation that ranges from budget hotel to five - star hotel or from cheap hotels to resorts that provide you with the perfect ambience required to spend good times with friends or family.
As far as shopping is concerned you need to make a trip to the Canal City, the most famous shopping complex of Fukuoka. The other places to visit for shopping purposes are the Tenjin Underground Shopping Arcade, Kawabata Shopping Arcade, Marina Town and many others. At these shopping malls you can pick up a souvenir of your choice.
The cost of food at most of the restaurants at the Fukuoka is within one's budget. At the local restaurants one can try out the Mizutaki, (water# skimmed chicken stew). The local food stalls also serve variety of Japanese cuisines. One can try out the Ramen (a whitish soup made out of a broth of boiled pork bones) garnished with leaf mustard and red pickled ginger. At the Fukuoka city one must try out the cod roe or the spicy mentaiko.
For transportation within the city you can opt for the bus service, that is quiet frequent or can hire a taxi. If you want to avoid the bus or a taxi, then you can avail the subway trains
An ancient and key point of exchange between Japan and the rest of Asia. A cradle of culture.
Fukuoka is situated in the northern extremity of Kyushu, facing the Sea of Suo to the northeast, the Sea of Genkai to the northwest, and the Sea of Ariake to the southwest. As the prefecture borders the Korean Peninsula to the continent of China with a strait in between, Fukuoka was the first place in Japan to be exposed to the culture of the continent. Ever since the Government-General of Kyushu, Dazaifu, was set up in the 7th century, Fukuoka has grown as the hub of the Kyushu region.
In Dazaifu, the ancient capital of the Kyushu region that lasted for 500 years, is Dazaifu Tenman-gu Shrine, where about 6,000 red and white plum trees of 200 varieties and 30,000 irises of 50 different varieties lie, as well as other seasonal flowers that can be enjoyed. As Tenman-gu enshrines the god of academic achievement, it is visited by many people, students seeking luck in their entrance examinations mostly, all year round. Also, the prefecture has scenic spots such as the Senbutsu limestone cavern, a national natural treasure with beautiful stalagmite and stone pillars, as well as Space World, the world's first space theme park.
The city of Fukuoka, also known as Hakata, is not only the center of administration and economy in the Kyushu region but also a terminal for air routes and railroads. The Hakata Dontaku is a colorful port festival held in summer each year. Highlighted by a parade of children in traditional dress, men and women in fancy costume, and 'te-odori' dancing (dancing with nothing in hand) people through the streets, this event draws more than 580 groups and about 31,000 citizens,
