Fukuoka (福岡) 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.

Fukuoka (Japanese: 福岡市, Fukuoka-shi, [ɸɯ̥kɯoka ꜜɕi] ⓘ) is the sixth-largest city in Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times.

Discover the top attractions in Fukuoka, the gateway to the Kyushu region in south-western Japan. Shop at Canal City, eat ramen at a yatai stall, visit the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in summer or the plum blossoms of Daizaifu Tenmangu in spring.

2024年1月3日 · From its iconic street food culture to its dazzling viewpoints, experience the best of the laid-back Japanese city of Fukuoka with these top things to do.

2020年1月26日 · Here are the 15 best things to do in Fukuoka… 1. Travel to Uminonakamichi. Uminonakamichi is the name of a large sandbar in Fukuoka which makes up the border of Hakata Bay.

2023年12月27日 · These days, Fukuoka is a tourism hot spot that's home to numerous fine museums, art galleries, and theaters, as well as great places to eat. The city also hosts many professional sporting events and festivals.

Plan your trip to Fukuoka, Japan. Fukuoka is convenient for exploring Kyushu. Try local dishes like Hakata ramen at yatai stalls and see the beautiful plum trees at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

Great food and even better company reign supreme in Fukuoka, the relaxed port town that is at the heart of life on Kyushu, Japan's third-largest island. The city is the fastest growing in Japan and has engaged in cultural exchange throughout its history from its proximity to mainland Asia.

2023年4月27日 · From motsunabe, Hakata ramen and green tea to stunning museums, shrines and mountains, it’s no wonder the prefecture and its eponymous capital have grown to be one of the most desirable places to live among Japan’s 47 prefectures.

Is Fukuoka worth visiting? Absolutely! Here's my guide to one of Japan's most underrated city, and the gateway to Kyushu.