Other Sightseeing Spot Spots in Fukuoka Area

  • Sakurai Futamigaura
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    Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Shimasakurai
    "Located approximately 25 minutes from the Maebaru Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway, it has been selected of one of the Japan's 100 Best Beaches, and is one of the scenic spots representative of Itoshima City. It is also a scenic spot to see sunsets at the Genkai Pass, which has been selected as having one of the Japan Sunset Best 100, and it is also called ""Yuhi no Futamigaura"" (sunset Futamigaura) in contrast to ""Asahi no Ise Futamigaura"" (sunrise Ise Futamigaura). It is famous for the ""Meoto Iwa"" (Wedded Rocks,) which rise about 150 meters off the coast with a white torii gate, and you can see the sunset between the two rocks on the summer solstice. The large sacred Shinto straw festoons between the rocks are replaced every May during the spring tide."
  • Yame Chuo Dai Chaen
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Yame-shi Hon 375-2 (Direct Store)
  • Triple Water Wheel
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    Fukuoka Pref. Asakurashi Hishino
    An unusual serial water wheel situated along a canal reservoir supplied by the Chikugo River. Consisting of three waterwheels in line with each other, the system is still operation even today. The largest of the three is 4.8 meters tall. The waterwheels are made of quality pine, bamboo, evergreen oak, and cedar wood. Visitors can see the wheels in action during the rice planting periods in mid-June and early October. During the midterm drying period from late July to early August, the wheels are stopped. During the Obon holidays, the wheels are lit up at night, creating a magical scene for visitors to enjoy.
  • Mural of the Battle of Dannoura between the Minamoto and Taira Clans
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    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Moji-ku
    A mural located within Mekari Park. The mural depicts the Battle of Dannoura, a battle that occurred in 1185 between the Minamoto clan and the Taira clan across the strait on the opposite shore. It stands three-meters tall and 44-meters long and is made with Arita-ware ceramic tiles. From the park you can look out across the Kanmon Strait and the island of Honshu.
  • FUNAGOYA Mineral Spring / NAGATA Mineral Spring
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    Fukuoka Chikugo-shi Oshima 457 (Funagoya Mineral Spring)
  • Okagaki Town (Takakura, Togiri, Ebitsu, Jobata, Utsura, Hara) Fireflies
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    Fukuoka Onga-gun Okagakimachi Takakura Togiri Ebitsu
    Okagaki Town in Onga County is home to rich natural environment with clean air and is a known habitat for fireflies. You can see the fireflies flitting about the waterside at night in various locations around town from mid-May to mid-June. During this season the town holds the Firefly Festival.
  • Gyoja Cedars
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    Fukuoka Asakura-gun Tohomura Koishiwara
    Giant cedar trees located in the Shukudaira National Forest. There are over 300 cedars more than 200 years old surrounding the Gyoja-do Hall in which En-no-Gyoja, founder of Shugendo mountain asceticism, is enshrined. They are called Gyoja Cedars as they were planted by the practitioners of Shugendo. Amongst them the Daiou-Sugi (Great King Cedar) stands over 50-meter tall and is estimated to be 600 years old.
  • Dante no Hiroba (Handshake Square)
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jigyohama 2-2-2 PayPay dome 3F Deck Surrounding area
    A plaza located within the Fukuoka PayPay Dome. Located near the 3rd floor deck area the plaza has a monument containing life-size replicas of hands directly modelled from celebrities of all walks of life including actors, film directors, musicians, sports stars, and more.
  • Suigo Yanagawa Tourist
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    4.0
    95 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Yanagawa-shi Mitsuhashimachi Shimohyakucho 1-6

    The first boat company we stopped at was full and they sent us to this one. Im not sure it matters which one you use. We enjoyed our trip down the river. The boatwoman gave information the entire...

  • Gyorakuen
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Tagawagunkawasakimachi Amagi 6388

    Gyorakuen, a garden surrounded by mountains, is a wonderful place to enjoy red leaves. Indeed, the harmony between an artificial garden and the great nature is visible. The garden was created by...

  • Former Kura Uchi Tei
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    5.0
    12 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Chikujo-gun Chikujomachi Kamifukano 396

    お庭を眺めながら頂く和菓子と煎茶はとても美味しいです。私は何回か訪れていますが、旦那は初めてだったので、ガイドさんに案内をお願いしました。とても丁寧なガイドさんで、帰りしなに折り紙の冑を頂きました。折り紙は無事にイギリスに届きましたよ〰️!ありがとうございました!

  • Sunset Road
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Itoshima-shi Shima Sakurai
  • Kaneiyahataseitetusho
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushiyahatahigashiku Ogura
  • Shiomi Park Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Higashi-ku Shikashima
  • O Chanosato Museum
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Yame-shi Kurogimachi Kasahara 9528-1

    ランチで利用しましたが、13時近くだと売り切れのものが出てきますが、外の看板には表示されません。入り口近くの席は結構寒いです。「お水下さい」と言ったお客さんに「うちはセルフサービスです。今は暇だからお出ししますが」と言ってました

  • Hiraodai
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Kokuraminami-ku Shindoji
  • Kazenohashinoginganofune
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushikokurakitaku Otemachi

    長さ82.6m、幅員30mの橋。 橋の中央部分には、動く彫刻「銀河の舟」が設置されています。これは風車になっていてダイナミックに回ったり、ゆったりと動いたり・・・・。

  • Hakata Sennen Kado
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Hakata Ekimae 1-chome
  • Hata Reisen
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Buzen-shi Hata 708
  • Katae Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Jonan-ku Katae

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The most northerly of Kyushu island’s prefectures, Fukuoka comprises castle towns, seaside parks, and Hakata ramen, one of Japan’s most famous noodle dishes. Whether due to its good location or its unique charm, the prefecture’s capital, Fukuoka city, has been voted one of the most desirable places to live in the country - a close-knit community, a thriving food scene, and accessible nature combine for irresistibly laid-back city vibes.

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