TOUR(FUKUOKA HAKATA)
There is many history of temple and shrine,
very popular place, sightseeing spot.
This is a sightseeing guide.
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HAKATA AREA
Hakata
Riverain, Hakataza and Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
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A multi-complex facility equipped
with all the urban functions such as a theater, shopping center,
a hotel and a museum. The "Fukuoka Asian Art Museum"
is a new type of museum that holds exhibitions of modern/contemporary
art of Asia and pursues exchanges between citizens and artists.
At "Hakataza" theater, one can enjoy a variety of performing
arts such as Kabukis and musicals. Programs change every month.
get off at Nakasu Kawabata subway station |
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
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This museum, located in the Hakata Riverain area, is the first
museum in the world that has both modern and contemporary arts
of Asia as its theme. The collection covers a wide range of
high-quality works. The museum is very active in increasing
exchanges with Asian artists in holding the contemporary Asian
art exhibition "Fukuoka Triennale" every three years.
get off at Nakasu Kawabata subway
station
*Hours : 10:00-20:00 (entry by19:30)
*Admission Fees for Permanent Exhibitions :
Adults 200 : yen / High School
&University Students : 150yen / Elementary & Secondary
Students : 100yen
*Closed : Every Wednesday (or the following day if Wednesday
falls on a national holiday), and from December 26 to January
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Hakataza Theater
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Hakata used to be the center
of show business, birthplace of such world-class actors such as
Otojiro Kawakami. The Hakataza Theater was opened to revitalize
this industry. Equipped with a revolving stage, a flower way (an
elevated passage way running from the stage to the rear of the
theater) and orchestra box. this is a full-scale theater for dramatic
plays, presenting a variety of performances such as Kabuki and
musicals every month.
get off at Nakasu Kawabata subway station
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Canal City Hakata
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This futuristic, three-dimensional
city-within-a-city is a bold new design that is the first of its
kind in Japan. The facility hosts a variety of attractions including
the famous Grand Hyatt Fukuoka Hotel; the Fukuoka City Theater,
which is the first permanent theater for Gekidan Shiki theater
troupe; AMC Canal City 13, with 13 full-scale movie theaters;
and Fukuoka Joypolis, a futuristic amusement theme park. Drop
by for a day of excitement and see for yourself.
take a Nishitetsu bus to Canal City
Hakata-mae bus stop, walk 1minutes |
Fukuoka City Theater
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Built exclusively for the Shiki Theatrical
Company in Canal
City Hakata. In addition to the theater fans of Fukuoka, it
attracts drama lovers from throughout Kyushu.
take a Nishitetsu bus to Canal City
Hakata-mae bus stop, walk 3 minutes |
Kawabata Shopping street
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A traditional arcade reborn
and a short walk east from Nakasu, Kawabata is the oldest shopping
mall in Hakata. This covered arcade is lined with many traditional
stores, giving it a
unique atmosphere. You can find Kawabata Zenzai here (only on
Saturday and Sunday). The Kushida Shrine, famous for the Yamakasa
Festival, is located at one end of the arcade.
get off at Nakasu Kawabata subway station |
Sumiyoshi shrine
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The shrine is considered to
be the origin of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrines throughout the country.
The main inner shrine that exists today was rebuilt by Nagamasa
Kuroda in 1623. It is a traditional Shinto architecture different
from Buddhist architecture as seen in its straight-lined roof.
It is designated an Important Cultural Property
take a Nishitetsu bus to Sumiyoshi bus
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Rakusuien Park
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Rakusuien is a villa built by a Hakata merchant during the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
This park, famous for its greenery, is surrounded by a typical
Hakata-style wall. Visitors can enjoy the landscaped, circular
Japanese garden, tea room, and the open air tea ceremony held
in the park.
take a Nishitetsu bus to Sumiyoshi
bus stop
*Hours : 9:00-17:00
*Admission Fees Adults : 100 yen / Elementary and Secondary
School Students : 50 yen
*Closed : Every Tuesday, and from December 29 to January 1
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Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
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This exhibition museum is a replica of a town in Hakata during the Meiji and
Taisho periods (1868-1926). Visitors can experience the lifestyle
and festivals of the time and learn about traditional folk crafts.
take a Nishitetsu bus to Canal City
Hakata-mae bus stop, walk 3 minutes
*Hours : 10:00-18:00 (entry by17:30)
*Admission Fees for Exhibitions : Adults: 200 yen/ Elementary
and Secondary School Students : 100 yen
*Closed:From December 29 to January 3
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Shofukuji Temple
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This was the first Zen temple
in Japan and was built by the founder of the Japanese Zen sect,
Eisai, in 1195. Near the temple, there are other old, traditional
temples such as Jotenji and Tochoji. There are also the remains
of old houses and paths here which, along with the temples and
shrines, create a serene atmosphere.
get off at Gion subway station, or take
the Nishitetsu bus to Oku-no-do bus stop
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Tochoji Temple
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In 806, after training in China,
Kobodaishi built this temple to offer fervent prayers for the
long life of esoteric Buddhism in the East. The temple hosts wooden
statues of Kan-non, the god of Mercy with 1000 hands, and the
largest wooden statue of Buddha (a Nationally Designated Important
Cultural Property). Visitors come daily.
get off at Gion subway station, walk
3 minutes, or take the Nishitetsu bus to Gion-machi bus stop |
Kushida Shrine
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Kushida shrine, the general tutelary shrine in Hakata, was
built for the common people during the Heian Period. The huge
ginkgo tree in the shrine grounds is Kushida shrine's symbol.
The shrine is the starting point of the Oiyama race held on
the last day of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, one of the
summers biggest events. Don't miss the kazariyama (decorated
floats) and the Hakata Historical Museum within the shrine.
get off at Gion subway station, walk
2 minutes, or take the Nishitetsu bus to Canal City Hakata-mae
bus stop
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Zendo-ji temple
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According to historical accounts.
Saint chinzei shoko erected this temple in 1212 with its principal
image dedicated to saint zendo. According to the second series
of the supplementary volume of the "chikuzen province topography"
(fukuoka prefecture topography) however, it said that saint koyo
erected this temple in 1477 after restoring the zendoji temple
ix chikugo (Fukuoka prefecture). Zendoji temple became emperor
gotsuchimikado's place of worship during ms reign. The statues
of saint zendo, saint chinzei, a bell and a mongolian anchor which
exist at this temple are designated cultural assets by the prefecture.
get off at Gofukumachi subway station,
walk 2 minutes, or take the Nishitetsu bus to Hasuike bus stop
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Manshiro shrine
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Ito kozaemon, a wealthy merchant
from hakata made a fortune in foreign trade during the early edo
era. He,however, was executed together with his family because
of his trade with foreign countries which went against the national
policy of isolation. it is said that manshiro shrine was erected
at the site where his' family resided in order to propitiate their
souls. This shrine is believed to be devoted to the god of thriving
business, health for children and longevity.
take the Nishitetsu bus to Kuramoto
bus stop |
Ryugu-ji temple
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In1222, a mermaid was caught,
a sign which was taken to mean the eternity of our nation' and
thus was buried in the compound of ukinido temple. It was thought
that the mermaid came from ryugu (sea god's palace) and hence
the temple was renamed the ryugu temple. In 1480, priest sogi
who was a noted verse linking poet stayed here and held a hakata
verse-linking meeting where they linked verses composed of 100
phrases. he is also the author of the "chikushi travel sketch"
describing his tour of kyushu.
get off at Gion subway station
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Mangyou-ji temple
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This temple was erected in 1529
by shichiri hayato under the order of saint rennyo. It has been
said, that shichiri gohjun who was the chief priest of this temple
during the meiji restoration was an eminent priest in the shin
sect of buddhism. The grave op a nun, meigetsu also exists here.
According to legend, she was an unfortunate prostitute but so
deeply religious that a lotus flower bloomed on her grave on the
seventh day after her death.
get off at Gion subway station, walk
2 minutes, or take the Nishitetsu bus to Fuchigamimae bus stop
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Torin-ji temple
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This temple was constructed
in 1696 by tachibana jitsuzan, a senior statesman of kuroda mitsuyuki.
The third feudal lord of the kuroda clan. Jitsuzan was a person
of profound learning and great ability, excellent in composing
poems gifted with literary ability and an expert in tea ceremony.
He discovered the books "nanboroku" which teach the
tea ceremony doctrines of rikyu, written by nanbo sokei one of
rikyu's leading pupils. Jitsuzan made an intense study of the
doctrines and later established the nanbo school of tea ceremony
his grave can be seen within the compound.
get off at Hakata station, walk 5 minutes,
or take the Nishitetsu bus to Ekimae 4 chome bus stop
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Houkoku shrine(The site of Kamiya sotan's residents)
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Sotan made a fortune by trading
with foreign countries and is known as one of the three wealthy
merchants of hakata together with shimai soshitsu and ohga sohaku.
When Toyotomi hideyoshi was in hakozaki trying to restore peace
in kyushu, sotan together with shimai soshitsu, a wealthy merchant
and others petitioned to be allowed to restore hakata and later
dedicated themselves to its restoration. Sotan built a shrine
within his premises and performed memorial rites in honor of hideyoshi
to compensate for his indebtedness, which is now called the hokoku
shrine.
take the Nishitetsu bus to Kuramoto
bus stop |
Bayside Place Hakata Futoh
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This exciting spot is located
only 15 minutes from Tenjin. Located next to Marine Messe Fukuoka
and the Fukuoka Kokusai Center, this complex is the terminal for
ferries to Iki,Tsushima, Shikanoshima and other islands. In addition
to the passenger terminal, it has a multi-purpose hall, restaurants,
shops and a huge columnar aquarium with a variety of colorful
fish.
"Snow Board Slope," the first powder snow slope in Japan,
attracts snow board fans all through the year.
take the Nishitetsu bus to Hakata Futoh
bus stop
*Restaurant Hours : 11:00-23:00, Shop Hours : 11:00-21:00, Snow
Board Slope Hours : 10:00-23:00
*Open every day through the year |
Fukuoka Kokusai Center
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This facility was established
for the purpose of promoting friendship and exchange with other
countries while promoting trade. A huge hall with a capacity of
10,000 people, it is used for holding exhibitions, events, and
gatherings. In particular, the Kyushu Sumo Tournament is held
here every November.
take a Nishitetsu bus to Kokusai Senta-mae
bus stop |
Marine Messe Fukuoka
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Marine Messe Fukuoka has established
itself as the core facility of an area rich with convention facilities.
It is one of the largest convention centers in Japan, with an
arena and halls, and has already handled a number of large-scale
international events.
take a Nishitetsu bus to Kokusai-kaigijo-sunpalece
bus stop |
TENJIN AREA
Tenjin Underground Shopping Arcade
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The cobblestone walks leading
to the Tenjin Subway Station add a quaint atmosphere to this underground
arcade. Shops in the arcade bring the fashions of Tokyo, Paris,
and New York to Fukuoka. The mall is also connected to about 20
nearby buildings and shopping areas, allowing shoppers to avoid
bad weather. Hakata Station is also only a mere five minutes away
by subway.
get off at Tenjin subway station
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Former Prefectural Hall and Official
Guest House
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This western-style building located in
Tenjin's Chuo Park, is a two-story house built in 1910 of wood
and mortar. It was designated as a Nationally Important Cultural
Property. It is one of the few French Renaissance-style public
buildings constructed during the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
get off at Nakasu Kawabata subway
station, walk 5 minutes, or take the Nishitetsu bus to Tenjin
or Shiyakusho-Kitaguchi bus stops
*Hours : 9:00-17:00
*Closed : Every Monday, and from December 29 to January 3.
*Admission Fees : Adults 240 yen/ Elementary and Secondary School
Students 120 yen / Children 6 or under, Persons 65 or older,
and Disabled Persons : Free
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The Akarenga Cultural Center
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This building, a Nationally
Designated Historical Building, was built in 1909 by Kingo Tatsuno
(who designed Tokyo Station) and Yasushi Kataoka-two representative
Meiji Era Japanese architects. The first floor has an exhibition
room, coffee shop, and lounge, while the second floor has a training
room and a convention room which can also be used for concerts.
Admission to the first floor is free.
get off at Tenjin subway station, walk
3 minutes, or take the Nishitetsu bus to Tenjin 4 chome bus stops
*Hours : 9:00-21:00
*Closed : Every Monday (or the following day if Monday falls on
a national holiday), and from December 28 to January 4.
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ACROS Fukuoka
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Acros Fukuoka is an information
center for international cultural exchanges, equipped with various
facilities such as concert halls, restaurants, shops and offices.
The beautiful step garden, facing the Tenjin Central Park, is
truly unique and impressive.
get off at Tenjin subway station
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Yanagibashi Market
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Fukuoka is known for its many
gourmet residents. Full of fresh marine products on the shelves
and dashing Hakata dialect in the air, the Yanagibashi Market
is the kitchen of Hakata, a gourmet city.
take the Nishitetsu bus to Yanagibashi
bus stops |
Yatai
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About 200 yatais-open
air food stalls-operate in Fukuoka, mainly in the Nakasu and Tenjin
area. They serve a variety of unique meals including ramen, yakiniku,
horumon, tempura, and even pizza.
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OTHER AREA
Fukuoka Castle Ruins
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The feudal lord of Chikuzen,
Nagamasa Kuroda, spent seven years constructing this castle. There
was no main tower, but it was still a great castle composed of
47 turrets of various sizes. Currently, only the Otemon gate,
Tamon turret, and a few other areas remain. The ruins are popular
with tourists and locals alike.
get off at Ohori Koen subway station
walk 10 minutes, or take the Nishitetsu bus to Heiwadai bus stop
*Fukuoka Castle Akasaka Gate Stone Walls Hours : 10:00-15:00 every
Saturday except on Saturdays during the New Year's holiday |
Korokan Historical Museum
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Traces of the Korokan, an official guest
house from the Heian period, were found while the outfield stands
of Heiwadai Baseball Stadium were being repaired in late 1987.
Along with a reproduction of the "Shukubo" lodging
of the time, it also features exhibitions of Chinese porcelain
and West Asian glass products of the 7th to 11th centuries,
revealing the role Fukuoka played as a base for international
exchange centuries ago.
get off at Akasaka subway station
and 10 minutes by foot, or take the Nishitetsu bus to Heiwadai
and a 5-minute walk
*Hours : 9:00-17:00 (entry by 16:30)
*Closed : From December 29 to January 3
*Admission Fees : Free
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Ohori park
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In addition to the many joggers
working out around the two kilometer path that rings the lake,
the park is an excellent place for bird watchers due to its many
trees and rare birds. It is close to the center of the city and
is complemented by a Japanese style garden and the Fukuoka City
Art Museum which lie within its boundaries.
get off at Ohori Koen subway station,
or take the Nishitetsu bus to Nishikoen bus stop |
Fukuoka Art Museum
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The museum is located in the southeastern
part of Ohori Park and hosts a variety of art exhibits. The
museum owns many important works of art, including works by
Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Andy Warhol, local artists Shigeru
Aoki and Hanjiro Sakamoto, as well as an impressive collection
of Asian contemporary artists.
get off at Ohori Koen subway station,
or take a Nishitetsu bus to Bijutsukan Higashi-guchi bus stop
*Hours : 9:30-17:30 (entry by 17:00 p.m.), July and August,
9:30-19:30 (entry by 19:00) except on Sundays 9:30-17:30 (entry
by 17:00)
*Admission Fees for Permanent Exhibitions : Adults-200 yen/
High School & University Students-150 yen/ Elementary &
Secondary School Students 100 yen
*Closed : Every Monday (or the following day if Monday falls
on a national day), and from December 28 to January 4.
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Japanese garden
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This garden, basically designed to express
Japanese classical beauty with traditional garden landscaping,
affords to all the joy of strolling amidst artificial garden
hills, woods and ponds. Winding streams, a garden of KARESANSUI
dry landscape, a SUKIYA-style teahouse and a dewy path garden
are beautifully arranged in the master water garden where one
will be enticed to wonder through the garden paths.
get off at Ohori Koen subway station,
or take a Nishitetsu bus to Bijutsukan Higashi-guchi bus stop
*Hours :9:00-17:00(Entrance is allowed till 16:30),But during
June, July,August 9:00-18:00
*Closed Every monday(or the following
day if Monday falls on a national day), and from December 29
to January 3.
*Entrance fees :Adults 240yen,Children 120 yen
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Fukuoka dome
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This professional baseball team
answers the enthusiastic expectations of the residents of Fukuoka.
Their home field is Fukuoka Dome, the largest domed stadium with
a retractable roof in Japan. Fukuoka Dome is located adjacent
to a giant hotel provided with a 4000-seat hall.
get off at Toujinmachi subway station
and 10 minutes by foot, or take the Nishitetsu bus to Fukuoka-dome
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Fukuoka Tower
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At 234 meters tall, it is the
tallest coastal tower in Japan. Two observation rooms locate,
at a height of 116 and 123 meter, offer breathtaking views. The
city of Fukuoka is reflected in the 8,000 two-way mirrors that
cover the exterior. The tower is lit up with the form of the Milky
Way from July to August, and with that of a Christmas tree in
December.
get off at Nishijin subway station or
take a Nishitetsu bus to Fukuoka Tower Minami-guchi bus stop
*Observation Fees : Adults- 800 yen/ Elementary & Secondary
School Students- 500 yen/ Preschool Children- 200 yen (a group
of 25 persons or more - 10% discount)
*Hours : From April 1 to September 30, 9:30-22:00 / from May 3
to 5 and from December 23 to 25, 9:30-23:00 / from October 1 to
March 31, 9:30-21:00 / January 1, 5:30-21:00
*Closed : the second Tuesday and Wednesday in June |
Marizon
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This resort spot, offering
a variety of restaurants, cafe terraces, gift shops and a multi-purpose
hall, can be used enjoyed throughout the year. And the high-speed
boat departs from here, transporting you to Uminonakamichi and
Marine World in only 15 minutes.
get off at Nishijin subway station or
take a Nishitetsu bus to Fukuoka Tower Minami-guchi bus stop or
TNC kaikan bus stop
*Restaurant Hours : 11:00-22:00 (last order at 21:00), January
and February 11:00-21:00
*Closed :The second Tuesday from January to March(or in other
months, each restaurant is closed on a different day.)
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Fukuoka City Museum
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Using the latest audio and visual technology,
the museum introduces the history and life of Fukuoka and Hakata,
Japan's window to the world. The museum features a reading room,
an experimental learning room, and lecture rooms in addition
to the regular and special exhibition rooms. The Gold Seal,
a designated national treasure, can be found in the regular
exhibition room. The Gold Seal was unearthed on Shikanoshima
Island in 1784.
take a Nishitetsu bus to Hakubutsukan
Minami-guchi bus stop
*Hours : 9:30-17:30 (entry by 17:00 p.m.) / July and August
9:30-19:30 (entry by 19:00) except on Sundays 9.30-17:30 (entry
by 17:00 p.m.)
*Admission Fees for Permanent Exhibitions : Adults 200 yen/
High School & University Students 150 yen / Elementary &
Secondary School Students 100 yen
*Closed : Every Monday (or the following day if Monday falls
on a national holiday), and from December 28 to January 4. |
Marinoa city Fukuoka
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Offers a diverse
selection of amusement facilities, as well as services like
a boating license school and cruising rentals.
get off at Meinohama subway station
or take a Nishitetsu bus to Nagara Danchi bus stop
*Sky wheel
Hours : 10:00-24:00
Fees : Adult 500 yen
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Hirao House, a mountain villa
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Residence of Motoni Nomura who
is poet at the end of shogunate and is loyalism sect. She retired
on this place with the husband, and learnt the Japanese poem.
Shinsaku Takasugi stayed this place for a while through the good
offices of Senzo Tsukigata, when he escaped from Cho-shu domain.
take a Nishitetsu bus to Sanso-dorii
bus stop
*Hours :9:00-17:00
*Entrance fees :Free |
Yusentei Garden
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Tsugutaka kuroda, the 6th feudal
lord of Fukuoka, built this villa as his second home. The garden
is constructed in such a way that it surrounds the fountain
and the tea ceremony room, creating a relaxing atmosphere for
visitors.
take a Nishitetsu bus to Yusentei
bus stop, walk 2 minutes
*Hours : 9:00-17:00
*Admission Fees Adults-200 yen/ Children 100yen
*Closed Every Monday (or the following day if Monday falls on
a national holiday), and from December 29 to January 1 |
Nokonoshima Island
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Nokonoshima Island,
in Hakata Bay, is a fun place to visit all year around. Visitors
can enjoy the seasonal flowers, as well as swim and camp at
Nokonoshima Island Park on the north side of the island.
10 minutes by city ferry from Meinohama |
Imazu Fortifications Against the Mongolian Invasion
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This approximately
20 kilometer-long fortifications along the shores of Hakata
Bay was made by the Kamakura Shogun in preparation for a second
Mongolian invasion. At present, some parts of the fortress are
open to the public in Nishijin,Ikinomatsubara, and Imazu.
take a Showa bus to Fukushimura-shisetsu-mae
bus stop |
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