Spots in Ohori Park / Momochi Area

  • Ohori Park
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    4.5
    2045 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Ohorikouen 1-2
    When the feudal lord Kuroda Nagamasa built Fukuoka Castle, he used part of a cove on Hakata Bay to create the castle’s outer moat (a great moat, or “ohori” in Japanese). Thereafter, the area around the pond was turned into a garden and later opened to the public as the prefecturally operated Ohori Park in 1929. The park’s great pond is encircled by a two kilometer long path, making it perfect for strolls and jogging. There are also cafés and restaurants in the park, making it a popular location for locals to rest and relax.

    The park is huge, and a bit like the central park of Fukuoka. There is a lake where you can rent pedalos, there is a jogging track, a track for bikes, plenty of people walking, play grounds for kids...

  • Maizuru Park
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    4.0
    345 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Jounai
    Kuroda Nagamasa, the first feudal lord of the Fukuoka clan built this castle over a period seven years from 1601. 480,000 square meters marking the main castle grounds have been designated as a National Historic Site, and the area from the hon-maru to the san-no-maru is known as Maizuru Park, used as a place for relaxation by the locals. This is also a popular spot for hanami flower-viewing parties for cherry and lotus blossoms, and every year in the spring a cherry blossom festival is held where the castle walls and cherry blossoms are lit up at night; although the Otakayashiki site and Tamon turrets are normally closed at night, they are opened for this special time. Be sure to enjoy this collaboration of magical light, sound and cherry blossoms.

    I visited the Maizurukoen on 1 and 11 Feb 2020 respectively. The plum flowers reached 60% bloom on 1 Feb 2020. There were more pink plum flowers than white plum flowers. I went there again on 11...

  • Marinoacity Fukuoka
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    4.0
    328 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashinishiku Odo 2-12-30
    "One of Kyushu's largest outlet malls, located 30 minutes by car from the center of Fukuoka City, this oceanfront location features outlet shops for a variety of popular brands, large sports and furniture stores, a food court, and more. The ""Sky Wheel,"" a Ferris wheel with a view of the sea, can also be enjoyed at night with its illumination."

    There are several routes to access Marinoa City from the city centre of Fukuoka. Showa Bus from subway Meinohama station would be easier. Showa Bus discount coupon is available in the mall...

  • Fukuoka City Museum
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    4.0
    361 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashisawaraku Momochihama 3-1-1
    This public City Museum is near both Fukuoka Tower and the Fukuoka Dome. On display are historical materials that are closely related to both Fukuoka and Hakata. The King of Na gold seal, a National Treasure of Japan, made from real gold, is continuously on display inside of a case. There are numerous masterpieces on display that were donated by the Kuroda Family, former Lords of Fukuoka Domain, including a famous spear, the Nippon-Go, and numerous legendary swords.

    Fukuoka City Museum is located near Fukuoka Tower. If you take Subway, the nearest station is Nishijin. The main attraction of this museum is “gold seal” that was given to a Japanese ruler by Chinese...

  • FUKUOKA PayPay DOME (Fukuoka Dome)
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Jigyouhama 2-2-2
    This domed baseball stadium facing Hakata Bay boasts is the largest of its kind in Japan. The home of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, the stadium is often used for concerts when no games are scheduled. The Oh Sadaharu Baseball Museum, which houses numerous articles related to renown Japanese baseball player Sadaharu Oh, adjoins the stadium. Tours of the dome are held irregularly and can be reserved from the stadium’s official website. An approximately 15-minute walk from Tojinmachi Station.
  • Fukuoka Tower
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashisawaraku Momochihama 2-3-26
    The tallest seaside tower in Japan at 234 meters high. The tower is distinguished by the 8,000 equilateral triangle half mirror panels cladding the exterior. The observation deck is 123 meters above the ground. One floor below, there is a lounge with one wall completely paneled with glass; here visitors can enjoy lunch or dinner amidst a stunning view. Famous as a spot for romantic partners, visitors can also buy heart-shaped padlocks here which are said to tie two people together when their names are written on it and the lock is closed.
  • Washio Atagojinja
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    4.0
    108 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Nishi-ku Atago 2-7-1

    Its an uphill walk going there but when you see the view, the uphill walk is worth it. I loved the view which shows the view of the city, you can see fukuoka tower from the viewing deck. A local was...

  • Nishi Park
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    4.0
    65 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Nishi Park
    A park in Chuo, Fukuoka. The park covers a hill and is nearly 170,000 square meters in size. It has a viewing platform looking out over the city and Hakata Bay as well as a running course. It is a well-known place for cherry blossom viewing and was chosen as one of the top 100 places to watch cherry blossoms. It's also abundant with beautiful nature scenes with a natural pine forest, an azalea valley and a maple tree valley.

    A 10~15 min walk from the subway station/ Fukuoka Castle remains, as its a bit further away, its more quiet than the other parks. A good sakura hanami spot even though i went a bit early when the...

  • Nokonoshima Island Park
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    3.5
    9 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashinishiku Noko island
    It is around 10 minutes by ferry from Meinohama, Fukuoka City. A vast natural park situated in northern Nokonoshima. The highlight is being able to see swathes of flowers as the seasons change, including rape blossoms and sunflowers. The park is full of athletics and play facilities popular with children, who can casually enjoy playing ball or rope ski. The ceramics and ceramic decorating experiences are also popular. With jointly established shops and restaurants also available, one could certainly enjoy spending the whole day here.

    1人前2,800万円!! 大事なことなので二回言いました。 超強気の値段設定の割に、供される料理のしょ〇いこと。 自然とお弁当持参やうどん屋に流れます。 値段は良いから量を気前良くしてもらえませんかね。 9月末の週末のランチタイムにがらっがらでした。

  • Korokan Historical Museum
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    4.0
    54 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jonai 1
    A historical site and museum located in Maizuru Park in Jonai, Chuo, Fukuoka. The ruins are of the Korokan guest house built during the Heian period and used for nearly 400 years to receive diplomatic visitors from China and Korea. In the museum exhibits cover materials excavated from the site and show the history of continental diplomacy.

    古代から中世の当時の中国の王朝などの使者を接待する迎賓館の鴻臚館。海を越えてエンヤコラと来たのでしょう。現在は飛行機ですが結局遠い感じがします。

  • Seaside Momochi Beach Park
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashisawaraku Momochihama 2/4 premises
    "This beach is located approximately a three-minute drive from the Momochi Ramp of the Fukuoka Urban Expressway. Because Hasegawa Machiko thought up the name of one of Japan's favorite cartoon characters ""Sazae-san"" while strolling on the beach, it is along Momochi Coast called ""Sazae-san dori Street,"" and also called the mecca of beach sports including beach volleyball and beach football. In addition, the facility complex Marizon situated in the center of the sandy beach has restaurants, a wedding hall and marine sports shops."
  • Nokonoshima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashinishiku Noko island
    Located in the middle of Hakata Bay, Nokonoshima is an island that can be reached in about 10 minutes by ferry from Fukuoka City Meinohama’s Noko ferry landing. It is a picturesque island where visitors are able to enjoy flowers from all four seasons, and is full of fascinating historical structures such as the “Sota Kofun-gun” tombs built around the seventh century, and the “Shishigaki” which is a relic of the Edo period deer-hunting grounds. The island’s circumference is approximately 12 kilometers. Nokoshima Island Park is great for cycling, offering beautiful views of the ocean as well as various flowers blooming in profusion such as rapeseed, sunflowers, cosmos and daffodils.
  • Fukuoka Castle (National Historic Site)
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jonai
  • Marizon
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    3.5
    36 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuoka City Hara-ku 2-902-1
    A multiuse complex located in Momochi Seaside Park in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City. The establishment is host to the Ocean & Resort Marizon seaside wedding hall, restaurants, cafes, and a marine sports shop. Boasting a charming atmosphere engendered by beautiful and extraordinary scenery, the complex is popular with locals and tourists alike. Its atmosphere also makes it a favorite date spot.

    Marizon is an artificial bridal, shopping and restaurant island which sticks out from the beach. Beautifully shaped it is accessible via a short walk from Fukuoka Tower. From the Fukuoka Tower you...

  • Fukuoka Castle Ruins Visitor Center
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    19 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Jounai 1-4
    An activity center located in Maizuru Park in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. Here visitors can experience Fukuoka Castle as it was in its glory days via informational panels, models, ancient maps, and CGI virtual video. The center also holds events such as a virtual walk of Fukuoka castle through time and space, attracting large numbers of tourists.

    Another great destination is the Visitor Center located within the confines of the Maizuru Park and the Fukuoka Castle. Combine this attraction with the Korokan location to understand more of the...

  • BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jigyohama 2-2-6

    BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA 福岡県福岡市にある「BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA」はペイペイドーム直結で、最新の遊びが集まった施設です。 絶対やっておきたい体験型エンタテインメントが揃っていたり、吉本興業やHKT48の劇場もあります。またフードコーナーもあるのでたまに行くなら良いかもしれません。 Enjoy Trip Life☆

  • Fukuoka Art Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Ohorikoen 1-6
  • Yahuoku Dome Tour
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Jigyohama 2-2-2 PayPay dome
    A tour through the Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome in Jigyohama, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. There are eight different tours including visiting areas such as the locker rooms, dugouts, and roof, guided practice tours with Hawks alumni, or visiting the field post-game. Reservations for all tours must be made in advance.
  • Noko Museum
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Nishi-ku Noko 522-2
    A museum in Noko, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City. Exhibits include materials related to the Chikuzen Gokaura Cargo Ships which were based out of Hakata Bay and delivered goods throughout the country during the Edo period as well as Edo period Confucian scholar and Meinohama native Nanmei Kamei. The museum also features a diorama with an overhead view of Nokonoshima Island and Hakata Bay and other exhibits. From the museum's location atop a hill on Nokonoshima Island you can enjoy a great view looking out over Hakata Bay.

    能古島に行かれた場合は立ち寄ってみてもいい場所だと思います。これだけのために行く必要は無いけれど、島で時間をつぶすにはちょうど良い場所です。この島自体、季節によって雰囲気はかわるけれど何度も行くような場所ではないかと思います。

  • Kita Kitsune no Daikobutsu (Fukuoka Tower Shop)
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashisawaraku Momochihama 2-3-26
    A sweets shop located close to Fukuoka Tower in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City serving soft serve ice cream made with fresh cream from Hokkaido. The shop also offers a variety of crepes. In addition, Momochi Seaside Park is located nearby and many people stop by here on the way to or from this destination.

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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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