6 Culture Hanami at Bairin-ji Marcella Dita Armilla Bairin-ji is an isolated temple located near Kurume Station. Few visitors, but lots of sakura! Perfect for photos or hanami!
Culture Hanami at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins Tristan Scholze Maizuru Park in downtown Fukuoka has the best cherry blossom displays at the castle ruins. Have a hanami picnic under the flo...
7 Culture Library of International Friendship Eitetsu Terakado Relaxing place to rest and read a book at Mojiko. There is also a Chinese restaurant downstairs.
9 Culture Ankokuji Zen Temple in Fukuoka City Haruka Saijo Ankokuji Zen Temple lies in the middle of downtown Fukuoka as an urban oasis—with an interesting legend
Culture Rakusui-en Perri Silverstein Just 12 minutes from Hakata Station is Rakusui-en Japanese garden and tea ceremony room. Take a shopping break and find yours...
10 Culture Fukuoka City Botanical Garden Elizabeth Wormald A photo essay on Fukuoka's garden paradise
Culture Fukuoka City Museum Perri Silverstein The simple but elegant Fukuoka City Museum features works from a number of world renowed and Kyushu-born artists in addition ...
Culture Sam's Nail Perri Silverstein Pamper yourself and try out some customized Japanese nail art at Sam's Nail in Tenjin, Fukuoka. Choose from an array of desig...
13 Culture Kokura Castle Perri Silverstein Kokura Castle is a fixture of the tourist's itinerary to Kitakyushu. Spend some time on the castle grounds and explore the ma...
10 Culture Fukuoka's Gokoku Shrine Anonymous Gokoku Shrine in Fukuoka has a torii gate measuring up to thirteen metres in height.