Sightseeing in Fukuoka - what to see. Complete travel guide
Fukuoka is one of the ten largest cities in Japan. This is an important cultural, political and economic center. For centuries the city has been famous as an important trading port. Because of this fact this place has repeatedly been the reason for bloody wars. Tourists are mainly attracted by rich historical past of this beautiful and interesting city.
National food may seem exotic for many travelers. Small street stalls, yatai, are especially popular among guests of Fukuoka. There buyers are offered the most simple and affordable treats. … Open
Fukuoka never ceases to attract tourists who like to rest in large modern cities. It is a thriving metropolis, one of the ten largest and most densely populated cities in the country. … Open
The city is not without contemporary architectural monuments. Their largest concentration is found in the actively developing Momochi area. Here is the Fukuoka Tower - the highest skyscraper in the city, built in 1989. The height of the skyscraper is 234 meters. It is a popular tourist site with an excellent viewing platform at an altitude of 116 meters. All urban areas and sights can be seen from its top. In the skyscraper run several restaurants and cafes.
Despite the fact that Fukuoka doesn’t feature an abundance of historical monuments and cultural centers, excursion fans won’t get bored in the city. One of the major historical … Open
In Fukuoka, there is an excellent botanical garden, which forms a single complex with a nearby zoo. They were founded simultaneously in 1953. The gardens have lived through many difficult periods over the years. In recent decades, many measures have been taken to restore them. Today, the greenhouse located in the botanical garden is the largest in the country. It contains about 1200 plant species. The same number of species is planted outside the garden.
Fukuoka is full of beautiful parks and gardens, modern entertainment and shopping centers, sports complexes and numerous nightclubs. The Ohori park enjoys great popularity among nature … Open
Suoi Tranh Reserve is of a separate notice. Beautiful waterfalls are its main value. Comfortable platforms with gazebos and benches are established here for vacationers. You can even swim in the waterfall.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Fukuoka and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Fukuoka
♥ Shopping area ' Nakasu' Fukuoka, 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Tenjin' Fukuoka, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Nakasu' Fukuoka, 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Tenjin' Fukuoka, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Fukuoka
♥ Castle 'Fukuoka Castle' Fukuoka, 2.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Kurume Castle' Kurume, 31.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Saga Castle' Saga, 40 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Karatsu Castle' Karatsu, 42.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Yanagawa Castle' Yanagawa, 48.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Fukuoka Castle' Fukuoka, 2.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Kurume Castle' Kurume, 31.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Saga Castle' Saga, 40 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Karatsu Castle' Karatsu, 42.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Yanagawa Castle' Yanagawa, 48.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Fukuoka
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Dazaifu' , 9.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Naka gawa' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Sefuri raizan' , 17.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Goka yama' , 18.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Sasa yama' , 19.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Dazaifu' , 9.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Naka gawa' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Sefuri raizan' , 17.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Goka yama' , 18.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Sasa yama' , 19.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Fukuoka from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
ACROS Park
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”
Check on the map: Distance from Fukuoka center - 0.4 km.
It’s important to note that it was managed to save a half of the old park during the construction of the office building. Together with landscaped frontage, the look is very harmonious. The area of the stepped garden is about 5 400 square meters. The park has more than 50 000 plants of 120 different species. All guests of Fukuoka can visit this unusual place; it’s admission-free. Convenient stairways are there to move between terraces. …
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