Are you ready to go where to play during this year's May Day holiday? Many people's favorite Japan independent travel, Tokyo and Osaka are not uncommon, and you must keep up with the very popular Fukuoka trip in recent years!
Fukuoka is located in the northern part of Kyushu and the western part of Fukuoka Prefecture, and is the largest metropolis in the Kyushu region. Fukuoka is known as the "gateway to Asia" due to its proximity to the Korean Peninsula and the Asian mainland, and its three sides of the sea and well-developed transportation make it a trading paradise, and the bustling Canal City of Hakata and the Tenjin shopping street attract people to shop at all times.
However, Fukuoka's traditional charm has not been lost by commerce, and the Kyushu National Museum is a great place to explore Japan in depth, while Zen temples of all sizes, such as Sakuda Shrine, Sumiyoshi Shrine, and Seifukuji Temple, are quiet and quiet, and festivals are bustling in the summer.
Fukuoka's Hakata cuisine, known as Japan's "City of Food", is one of Japan's three major ramen, and sweet and juicy strawberries are the star of the region's spring. With its calm blue sea, pleasant sea breezes, and bustling but clean urban areas, Fukuoka attracts everyone who comes here with its unique charm of lifestyle and diversity.
Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka Tower is 234 meters high, and you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the cityscape of Fukuoka City. In addition, there is a legend at the Fukuoka Tower Observatory that if you lock the original "Love Key" of Fukuoka Tower to the vow fence, the couple will be tied together forever!
Address: 2-3-26 Hyakamihama, Sagara-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Tenmangu Shrine is a shrine to Sugawara Michizane, the god of Japanese worship and learning, and there are hundreds of shrines scattered throughout Japan. Two of them are the headquarters of Tenmangu Shrine in Japan: Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka, the latter of which towers above the cemetery of Sugawara Michizane.
Passing through the tall torii gate and entering the shrine, you will see three bridges over the pond, which are home to koi fish and water turtles. The pond is in the shape of the Japanese kanji "heart". The edge of the lake is a bulge of rocks with ancient camphor trees covered with moss, and on the shore are a number of plum trees common to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
Address: 4-7-1 Zaifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Mojiko
Moji Port is the northernmost spot in Kyushu and was an important location for trade in the past, so there are many old foreign companies and trading offices, so it is a good place to visit the historic sites. At the same time, visit the Kyushu Railway Memorial Hall and the Blue Wing Bridge, eat the famous food of Mojiko-curry rice, or go to the market to eat a seafood meal, and of course, don't forget to go to the Mojiko Nostalgic Observatory and enjoy the scenery of Mojiko from a high place!
Address: Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Kurita Shrine
Known for its beautiful architecture and rich history, this shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Fukuoka. Visitors can feel the long-standing Shinto culture here and visit the shrines and statues inside the shrine. Kushida Shrine is also an important cultural property of Fukuoka City, attracting many tourists and worshippers.
Both the Hakata summer festival "Hakata Gion Yamakasa" and the autumn harvest festival "Hakata おくんち" are held at Kushida Shrine. Today, it is no exaggeration to say that the shrine has long been inseparable from the lives of the citizens of Fukuoka. When locals talk about Kushida Shrine, they affectionately call it "Kokushida".
Address: 1-41 Kamikawabata-cho, Hakata-ku
Yanagawa
Yanagawa River, known as one of the world's most famous water towns, is a man-made river surrounded by urban areas, with a total length of 930 km. It is rare to come, many tourists will choose to experience the cruise activity, you can slowly enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way! In addition to enjoying the scenery, the boatman will chat with you in simple Chinese or English, sometimes singing with the atmosphere, which is a fun experience! In addition, there is also a must-eat gourmet eel rice, and there is no arrangement to come here to eat!
Address: Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Nakasu Yatai
Japanese shops actually close early, and you don't know where to go at night? Why don't you experience Japan's yatai culture? Located near Nakasu Kawabata Station on the subway, Nakashu Yatai looks like a roadside stall, with a simple layout, one after another, although there are not many stall seats, there are many snacks worth trying, and you can also ask the boss if there are any special meals!
Address: No. 1, Nakasu Road, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture (next to Haruyoshi Bridge)
Ohori Park
Ohori Park is a large lake of about 60,000 tsubo, there are several small islands around the lake, and there is also a bridge connecting to the shore, so that visitors can walk to the island and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the middle of the lake! In addition, there is a Starbucks eco-friendly concept store in Ohori Park, which is built with recycled wood, creating a very warm atmosphere, and you can enjoy the tranquility of the lake while drinking coffee in both the internal and outdoor areas.
Address: 1-2 Ohori Park, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Fukuoka Dome
If you want to watch an exciting Japanese baseball game, you can go to Fukuoka Dome and join the people of Fukuoka in supporting the Fukuoka Soft Bank Eagles. On the periphery of the stadium, there is a hand-warming plaza with many celebrities' three-dimensional hand shapes for fans to take pictures. In addition, there is a museum of home run king "Sadaharu Wang", which will definitely cause a lot of screams from baseball fans, and there is an interactive experience area for adults and children to experience the fun of baseball. The course itself is very comfortable, and it will not be inconvenient to watch the game even in rainy weather.
Address: 2-2-2 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
Hakado-Dharma-ramen shop
When visiting Fukuoka, you can't miss the famous Hakata ramen. The soup made from pork bones is rich and delicious, and you can choose the softness and hardness of the noodles. Among the many ramen shops, Ippudo is highly regarded both at home and abroad, and is one of Japan's leading ramen brands. The most classic signature flavors are "Shiramaru" and "Akamaru". "Shiramaru" is a refreshing soup based on pork bones, while "Akamaru" is a tonkotsu broth base with homemade sesame oil and miso.
Hakadoruma is a famous ramen shop in Fukuoka, and the long-boiled tonkotsu soup is thick but easy to drink. Grilled barbecued pork is fragrant and chewy, and in addition to the basic green onion and fungus, you can choose other toppings at an additional price, and of course, there are classic ramen noodles that include all the ingredients.
地址:博多站中央街 1-1 博多 Deitos 2F 博多面条路
Connect Coffee
In the vicinity of Tenjinwa Yakuin, there are many specialty coffee shops that are different from chain stores, and there is a uniform taste that is different from chain coffee shops, and each coffee shop here has its own special characteristics. Mr. Ando, who won the prize at the World Latte Art Competition, opened "Connect Coffee" here, where he carefully brews delicious coffee with a mellow and aromatic taste, which is popular with coffee lovers. If you don't want to drink coffee, you can also order a matcha latte and cantaloupe soda.
Address: 5-6-13 Tenjin, Chuo-ku
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Written by Tong Fei
Editor/Han Xiaokai
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