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Culture in Fukuoka

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Islands Of Goddesses

Islands Of Goddesses

Arlene Bastion

Goddesses command attention on Oshima and Okinoshima Islands, rather than Gods. However only a few men are ever allowed on Ok...

Fukuoka
Yawata Steel Works

Yawata Steel Works

Jaclynn Seah

Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about the role Kitakyushu played in Japan's rise in modern industrialization

Fukuoka
Hanami at Nishi Park

Hanami at Nishi Park

Tristan Scholze

As spring comes to the largest city in Kyushu, the crowds head for the biggest downtown parks, Maizuru and Nishi, to enjoy th...

Fukuoka
Nanzo Temple

Nanzo Temple

Maren Pauli

Nanzo Temple is part of the Sasaguri 88 temple pilgrimage route and hosts the biggest reclining statue of Buddha in the world.

Fukuoka
Momijihachiman-gu 7

Momijihachiman-gu

Maren Pauli

Enjoy beautiful autumn scenery at Momijihachiman-gu with green and red maples and evergreen trees in front of a red shrine

Fukuoka
Sengen-ji 7

Sengen-ji

Maren Pauli

See the beautiful garden of Sengen Temple with a small bamboo grove and citrus fruit trees growing among the canes!

Fukuoka