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Shrines

Kushida Shrine

The main shrine in the city, it is dedicated to the gods Amaterasu-omikami and Susanowo-no-mikoto. The newly registered UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival is dedicated and centered to this shrine.

Address: 1-41, Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka (google map)
Access: 8min. walk from Subway Stations “Nakasu-kawabata” or “Gion”

Hakozaki Shrine

This shrine, founded in 923, is one of the three major shrines dedicated to Hachiman god, along with Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine and Usa Hachiman Shrine. This shrine is also dedicated to three ancient emperors and empresses; Emperor Oujin, Empress Jingu and Tamayorihime-no-mikoto.

Address: 1-22-1, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka (google map)
Access: 5 minutes walk from the subway Hakozaki Miyamae Station

Other listing of popular shrines within/nearby Fukuoka City:

1. TsunaguJapan.com – 10 Reccomended Shrines to Visit in Fukuoka

2. Wow-J.com – Top 5 Power Spots in Fukuoka

Temples

Tochoji Temple

The oldest temple of the Shingon (True Word) Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai). This temple houses a wooden Buddhist statue meausuring 10.8 meters in height and weighs about 30 tons. This is the largest wooden statue of a seated Buddha in Japan.

Address: 2 -4, Gokusho-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka (google map)
Access: 1 minute walk from Gion Subway Station

Jotenji Temple

This is the birthplace of Japanese udon and soba noodles as well as the "manju" (or Japanese steamed bun), first introduced in 1242 by Shoichi Kokushi (also known as Enni), the monk who founded the temple. The newly registered UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival is also said to have originated from this temple.

Address: 1-29-9, Hakata-ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka (google map)
Access: 5 minutes walk from Gion Subway Station

Other listing of popular shrines within/nearby Fukuoka City:

1. Yelp.com –The Best 10 Buddhist Temples in Fukuoka

Japanese Gardens

Japanese Garden in Ohori Park

This is the Japanese garden within the larger Ohori Park. Entrance is at Y190.

Yusentei Park

Built in 1754, this is the former residence of Kuroda Tsugutaa. It is the first Japanese garden in Fukuoka that is centered on a lake. It houses a Japanese garden, pond, and a tea room.

Rakusui-en

Originally a tea house of an important Hakata merchant, this garden includes a pond, tea garden, and traditional Japanese rooms for tea ceremonies.

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Japanese Castles

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Robot Square

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Fukuoka Tower

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Yahoo Dome

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Ohori Park

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Maizuru Park

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Tenjin Central Park

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Kego Park

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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

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Nokonoshima Island Park

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Kyushu National Museum

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Fukuoka City Museum

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Fukuoka Prefecture Art Museum

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Fukuoka City Science Museum

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Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

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Anpanman Kids Museum

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TOTO Toilet Museum

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Marine World

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Sunshine Pool

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Fukuoka City Zoo

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Fukuoka City Botanical Garden

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Tea Ceremony

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Kimono

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Caligraphy

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Sushi-making

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Hakata Dolls

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Beaches in Fukuoka

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Sunshine Pool

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Beer Gardens

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Catholic Churches

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Baptist Churches

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Protestant Churches

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Muslim Mosque

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Shopping Malls

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Department Stores

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Shopping Arcade

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Electronic Stores

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Souvenir Shops

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Traditional Fukuoka Food

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Japanese Food

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Non-Japanese Food

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Vegetarian/Health Foods

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Halal Food

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Bars

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Clubs

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Karaoke

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Open-Top Bus

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River Boat Tour

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Walking Tours

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Asahi Beer Factory Tour

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Explore Fukuoka

What to see? What to Do?