Tourist Information of Fukuoka

Hakata is a must-visit for gourmet food! There are plenty of delicious foods such as motsunabe, sukiyaki, Hakata ramen, karashi mentaiko, and iron pot gyoza. From Tenjin, the center of shopping, to Nakasu, there are many B-class gourmet foods available at the evening food stalls. In addition, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Dazaifu City is famous nationwide as the head shrine of Tenmangu Shrine, which enshrines the god of learning, Sugawara no Michizane, and is visited by many tourists and exam-takers throughout the year.

Moji is famous for its blend of modern and retro architecture, with many buildings dating back to the Meiji and Showa eras still standing. You can enjoy a unique and mysterious atmosphere while strolling through the city's scenery, which weaves together old and new. Moji is also the birthplace of baked curry, with many specialty shops located throughout the city. Kokura is famous for Kokura Castle, built by the warlord Motonari Mori during the Warring States period, where you can learn about history and culture inside the castle.

Itoshima is an area with many Instagram-worthy spots, recommended for couples and girls' trips. Especially famous as an Instagram-worthy spot is the "Angel Wings" painted on the wall at Palm Beach, and the pure white torii gate standing in the sea, which is characteristic of Sakurai Futamiura, known for its matchmaking and marital harmony. There are also various cute spots such as a swing made of palm trees and a red London bus cafe that stands out, so why not visit once and see for yourself?

Yanagawa City's tourist attraction is the river cruise down Yanagawa's waterways on a donko boat. You can enjoy the thrill of passing under narrow bridges that you can't get through without bowing your head. There are also historical scenes such as red brick storehouses and namako walls. In addition, Kurume is famous for azaleas and Chikugo for wisteria flowers. Especially, the "Kuroki no Daito," which is said to be 600 years old and designated as a natural monument of the country, is beautiful and worth seeing!

Chikuho is known as a town that prospered in the coal mines during the Meiji period. It is also famous as a historical pottery production area, and there are many historical cultural properties and famous places. In addition, there are hot springs, so it is recommended to go on a hot spring tour. Moreover, in addition to sightseeing, you can enjoy local B-class gourmet dishes such as "kahan rice," an omelet rice dish made with local rice and eggs, and "yakisoba" made with pasta.