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Explore Fukuoka in Japan with extensive Fukuoka tours. The largest city of Kyunshu and one of the ten most densely populated cities of Japan, Fukuoka is one of the finest among the widely popular tourist destinations in Japan. Fukuoka Travel helps you discover more of the colorful city.
Fukuoka has been a recognized harbor city of Japan over several centuries now. Owing to its close proximity to the Asian mainland and a prominent harbor city, Fukuoka often faced Mongol incursions in the 12th century.
The port city of Hakata and the former castle town of Fukuoka were combined in 1889 to form one city called Fukuoka. The heritage of Fukuoka is an exquisite blend of the traditional fervor of the port city of Hakata and the former castle town of Fukuoka. Today Hakata is the central district and main railway station of Fukuoka.
You need not worry about getting to Fukuoka. If you are flying in, you can arrive at the Fukuoka airport to access all parts of the city easily. The Fukuoka airport is the most accessible airport of Japan. Fukuoka is also served by a wide network of railways, subway lines, buses and ferry services.
Some of the major tourist attractions you must visit on Fukuoka tours are Food Stalls (Yatai), Canal City Hakata, Dazaifu, Momochi Seaside Park, Fukuoka Castle Ruins, Ohori Park and Shofukuji Temple among others.
The open air food restaurants (yatai) represent the true spirit of Fukuoka. Over 150 yatai restaurants are found across the city, mostly located in the Nakagawa and Tenjin districts.
Shopping and entertainment freaks cannot afford to give Canal City Hakata a miss. This large shopping and entertainment complex is often called a ‘city within the city.’ You will find numerous attractions here. The large complex features various shops, cafes, restaurants, a theater, game center, cinemas, two hotels and a canal.
Fukuoka Travel takes you around the holy sites of the city. You mist visit the Shofukuji Temple, the first Zen temple of Japan. You can get absorbed amidst the tranquil surroundings of the Ohori Park. The Fukuoka castle is just minutes away from the park.
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