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FukuokaGuide was updated: 2024-07-18

Sitting proudly on the shores of Hakata Bay, Fukuoka is a city ablaze with the neon glare of the 21st century, moving at a slower and much more manageable pace than its better-known siblings from Honshu. There are plenty of Japanese flavours to be had here, both figuratively and in the very direct sense of the word, along with a lot of uniquely local flair for those looking to cast their nets wider than the staples of Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka.

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Facts

Population:	Metro area: 5.4 million (2023)
Currency:	Japanese Yen (JPY)
Emergency Numbers:	Emergency, Fire Brigade: 119 Police: 110
Newspapers:	Yomiuri Shimbun (ENG): https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp Mainichi (JPN national): https://mainichi.jp/english Nishinippon Shimbun (JPN): www.nishinippon.co.jp
Opening Hours:	Business hours are generally from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm and Saturday from 9am–12:30pm. Banks are open weekdays between 9am and 3pm. The bigger department stores and the malls have extended opening hours.
Tourist Information:	Fukuoka City Information Centre 2 Chome−1−1, Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka +81 92 751 6904 Opening hours: daily 9:30am–7pm

Do & See

Chuo-ku Ward, located west of the Nakagawa River, is the commercial and entertainment hub of the city. At its heart lies the district of Tenjin to which most visitors will undoubtedly be drawn, lured by the bright lights of its bars and restaurants and the excellent array of boutiques.

Fukuoka Tower

Admire the lustre of the city from the 360-degree observation deck. The tower was built in 1989 as a monument of the Asian Pacific Expo and is 234 metres high and covered with mirrors.

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Fukuoka Castle

At the Fukuoka Castle, you can see the few remains of this early 17th-century hilltop castle. Although there isn't much left in the way of the original structure, the gardens and the view alone are worth the visit.

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Shrines and Temples

Marvel at the elegant beauty of the many shrines and temples dotting the city. Do not miss the Hakozaki Shrine, Kushida Shrine, Shofukuji Temple, and the Tochoji Temple.

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Fukuoka Art Museum

The Fukuoka Art Museum hosts current as well as permanent exhibitions of modern and pre-modern art. Here you can also visit the Kids Corner, eat at the restaurant and buy something in the bookshop.

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Yanagawa

Just 45 minutes south of Fukuoka city you will find Yanagawa city, known for the waterway that crosses it in two directions. A trip on one of the small boats is a must, as well as a visit to Ohana, where you will find Shoto Park. While in Yanagawa, try the delicious unagi (eel) dishes which the city is renowned for.

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Fukuoka City Museum

Fukuoka City Museum is a fantastic museum that gives an interesting insight into the history and culture of the area. The museum offers both permanent and special exhibitions.

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