Fukuoka

  • Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

    Main shrine nationwide enshrining god of learning Sugawara no Michizane. Sacred tree flying plum over 1,000 years old, seasonal flowers, and approach gourmet are enjoyable, with 10 million annual pilgrims. Kyushu National Museum accessible via back approach 5-minute walk.

    Address: 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

    Access: About 40 minutes from Hakata Station by Nishitetsu train and walking

    Transportation: 5-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station. Early morning pilgrimage recommended for weekend crowds.

    Tags: Academic SuccessPlum BlossomsPower Spot

  • Mojiko Retro District

    Port town area with atmospheric Taisho romance. Red brick buildings like former Moji Customs and former Osaka Shosen line up, beautifully lit at night. Must-try gourmet includes baked curry and birthplace banana auction selling.

    Address: Around Minato-machi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

    Access: About 1 hour 15 minutes from Hakata Station by Shinkansen + local train

    Transportation: Right at JR Mojiko Station. Rental bicycles convenient for touring.

    Tags: Red BrickNight ViewBaked Curry

  • Canal City Hakata

    Massive complex commercial facility with flowing canal. Fashion, cinema, theater, Ramen Stadium gathered, fountain show viewable free. All-day fun Hakata landmark even on rainy days.

    Address: 1-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

    Access: About 10-minute walk from Hakata Station

    Transportation: Right at Nishitetsu Bus 'Canal City Hakata-mae' stop

    Tags: ShoppingFountain ShowFamily-Friendly

  • Munakata Taisha Hetsu-gu

    Center of World Heritage 'Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region.' Enshrines maritime safety deity, treasure hall displays 80,000 national treasures. Okinotsu-gu worship site offers panoramic Genkai-nada views.

    Address: 2331 Tashima, Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture

    Access: About 50 minutes by JR rapid from Hakata Station, 15-minute bus from Togo Station

    Transportation: Nishitetsu Bus from JR Togo Station 'Munakata Taisha-mae' stop

    Tags: World HeritageMaritime SafetyPower Spot

  • Sakurai Futamigaura

    Spectacular spot with meoto rocks and large torii standing on Itoshima Peninsula white sand beach. Sunset time sky and sea dye madder red, Instagram-perfect. Surrounding area dotted with stylish cafes.

    Address: Sakurai, Shima, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture

    Access: About 60 minutes by car from Hakata Station

    Transportation: About 25 minutes by Showa Bus from JR Chikuzen-Maebaru Station, 'Futamigaura' stop

    Tags: SunsetBeachInstagram-Worthy

Model Courses

  • First-Time Fukuoka Condensed 2-Day Travel Plan

    2-day model course efficiently touring Fukuoka City gourmet and history, plus outlying shrine and seascapes.

    • After worship, eat-walking umegae mochi
    • Shopping and fountain show
    • Sunset photography
    • Retro architecture stroll and baked curry lunch
    • World Heritage treasure hall tour