Activities
Fukuoka Tower: The City's Icon
Isamu YonedaFukuoka Tower serves as a symbol of the city's pride on the shores of Hakata Bay
Fukuoka Tower is a 234 meter tall tower located on the shores of Hakata Bay making it the tallest seaside tower of Japan. The tower is featured in the movie "Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla" from 1994.
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From Tenjin: Take the no. 302 or 305 bus to Fukuoka Tower Minami-Guchi (福岡タワー南口) - 15 minutes, ¥220 From Hakata: Take the 306 or 312 bus to Fukuoka Tower Minami-Guchi (福岡タワー南口) - 25 minutes, ¥220
Fukuoka Tower serves as a symbol of the city's pride on the shores of Hakata Bay
Featured in 1994's Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla, 234-meter Fukuoka Tower is the highest seaside tower in Japan, with an observation room at 123 meters above the ground.
The best view in Fukuoka is from the observatory at the top of Fukuoka Tower—see the city in it's neon glory
Staying in a comfortable hotel in Tenjin, the busiest area in Fukuoka City, will enhance your vacation in the biggest city of Kyushu.
Enjoying a central location just five minutes from major tourist sites in all directions, HOTEL MYSTAYS Fukuoka-Tenjin-Minami is a great choice of accommodation for your stay in Fukuoka.
Fukuoka's Grand Hyatt Hotel provides a convenient base to explore the city. The hotel also offers a range of amenities to make your stay a comfortable one.
On weekends from June 5th until June 27th, the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk will be hosting their Honey Beat Sweets Buffet. A variety of desserts will be on offer at the event that use local Fukuoka honey and seasonal fruits.
A hip bar in Nishijin, Fukuoka. With a soothing atmosphere, an excellent soundtrack and some smooth drinks.
From a casual ramen liker to a hardcore ramen lover, this restaurant and yatai in Fukuoka is definitely the place to go.
Head to Ohori Koen, Fukuoka’s premiere city park, to spend a lazy—or aspiring—day at any time of year. This nationally designated place of scenic beauty dates from 1929. It combines urban and natural settings with practical artistry, winding a 2km running, cycling, and walking course around a picturesque lake.
Not far from Tenjin (central Fukuoka City) is one of Kyushu’s most prominent cherry blossom viewing spots. It’s a central hub for anthophiles and nature lovers with a huge display of flowers and plants. The park also has an athletic field, sports facilities and is nearby Ohori Park and Fukuoka City Art Museum. The park hosts Fukuoka Castle which is an immense structure brimming with history and significance. Additionally kokoran (an ancient guest house for foreign diplomats) was found in the park in 1987 and cements Fukuoka's reputation as an important destination and port for international relations throughout the ages.
Sumo is the national sport of Japan and holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the nation. Fukuoka Kokusai Center is to Fukuoka what the Ryogoku Kokugikan is to Tokyo. The center of Kyushu’s sumo activity with annual tournaments (November) taking place with thousands of fans packing the arena. Only 10 minutes from Hakata Station, the Fukuoka Kokusai Center can hold a whopping 10,000 people and has a total size of 10,000 m. Made up of 2 separate buildings space regularly holds concerts and has attracted artists such as Japanese superstars gyaru Koda Kumi and Ayumi Hamasaki. Domestic and international sporting events are also hosted and in 2006 held the Volleyball World Championships. One point to remember is that the Fukuoka Kokusai Center is not open to the public on non-event days but if you do happen to find yourself nearby then try out the Bayside Place Hakata shopping center and event the Minato Onsen hot spring if you fancy a plunge into healing and very hot water!