My wife and I were privileged to meet and make friends with Toshihiro Mori of the Fukuoka Convention and Visitors Bureau. With his guidance, we were advised of some of the highlights of this fascinating city. It would take months to see it all, but I have highlighted just some in my series of articles. I took the opportunity to chat with Toshi-san about Fukuoka and related subjects.
- Why should tourists include Fukuoka on their travel itinerary to Japan?
Fukuoka City is a charming and vibrant city that offers a glimpse into Japanese culture, history, and modern life. You should include Fukuoka City in your Japan travel itinerary, including its many attractive tourist spots, historical heritage, delicious food, and friendly people. Additionally, Fukuoka City offers relatively affordable tourism compared to popular destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto, and it is less crowded than those cities, which is also a significant attraction.
Yatai food
In addition, Fukuoka has good access to other areas in Kyushu, so if you are travelling there, you can enjoy the region from Fukuoka in 2022. Time magazine named Kyushu as one of the most extraordinary destinations to explore. Moreover, because access to other major Japanese cities such as Tokyo and Osaka is also good, I think there is a great advantage in setting it as the starting or ending point of your Japan trip. Another advantage of adding Fukuoka to your itinerary is the excellent access to major Asian countries and cities.
If you plan a trip to Japan, I highly recommend spending time in Fukuoka City. You will not be disappointed!
- If they allocate 3-4 days here, what are the “must dos”?
We recommend visiting the following if you plan to stay in Fukuoka City for 3-4 days.
Yatai (Food stalls) experience
Having a various kind of good local food
- Fukuoka Open Top Bus Tour
- Lunch of Dinner at Takamiya Teien Saryo
- With wearing Kimono, Fukuoka Castle Ruins and Ohori Park, especially in the season of cherry blossoms.
Seeing around the Tenjin Area.
Hakata Old Town Area;
- Kushida shrine and seeing the vast yamakasa decorative float
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum and its souvenir store
- Canal City Hakata
Kawabata shopping arcade
- Fukuoka Tower to see 360 degrees panoramic view of Fukuoka City
- Fukuoka City Museum to learn about the history of Fukuoka City
- Nokonoshima Island or Uminonakamichi Seaside Park for beautiful flowers each season.
Itoshima Area
You can pick some of them based on your interests and schedule. But never miss experiencing Yatai!
Also, if you are lucky enough to be in Fukuoka City at the time of some major festivals, such as Yamakasa, Dontaku, and other festivals and events., they are must-dos, too.
Fukuoka City provides information and services for foreign tourists to attract more visitors. A new website was recently created to promote Fukuoka City’s attractions to international tourists.
FUKUOKA CITY Official Tourist Guide
Our Facebook page in English: https://www.facebook.com/fukuokacvb.
Written by: Richard Coles
