Discover Fukuoka

14/03/2022

A visit to Tochoji Temple is a must do in Fukuoka City especially in spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. 🌸 Built by Kukai, the founder of the Shingon Buddhist sect in 806 AD, the site is not only a Designated Important Cultural Asset but inside is “The Great Buddha of Fukuoka” - the largest wooden statue of a Buddha seated on a pedestal in Japan! Standing at 10.8 metres high and weighing 30 tonnes, the statue is a must-see.
📍 Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Area 🇯🇵

12/03/2022

"Come with me and you'll be, in a world of pure imagination". Explore inside a digital forest, wandering the ever-changing visual landscape. Immerse yourself in this interactive installation of art and light where you can catch and collect magical creations. Find out more here: https://www.teamlab.art/e/forest/ 📷 IG/teamLab Forest Fukuoka
📍 teamLab's permanent museum "teamLab Forest Fukuoka - SBI SECURITIES Co., Ltd., Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Area 🇯🇵

10/03/2022

Writer Lucy Daymon stepped back in time on a recent trip to Fukuoka. Check out her experience at Ohana, the stately home of samurai family, the Tachibana Clan. ⚔️ From the waterways of Yanagawa to regional highlights in the prefecture, discover Fukuoka with . Read the story: https://bit.ly/3HY8xfO

08/03/2022

Did someone say sensational soba noodles? Gobble up these exquisite handmade soba noodles made from the power of a traditional water wheel! A local expert soba chef will guide you through the process of grinding buckwheat flour with groundwater from Sakaseya Yakushido (a hall at the local temple), using the largest water wheel in Fukuoka Prefecture. 🍜
📍 Yame City, Chikugo Area 🇯🇵

06/03/2022

Maizuru Park in spring time is popular for its walking trails and as a spot to relax under the blooms of a thousand cherry blossom trees. While in the park, make sure to check out the Fukuoka Castle Ruins with fabulous city vistas. 🌸
📍 Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Area 🇯🇵

04/03/2022

The flaming flavours of Fukuoka! Chicken is a local speciality, with hundreds of restaurants dedicated to the delicacy of yakitori - grilled chicken skewers. It doesn't stop there though, because varitey is the spice of life, foodies can find all kinds of grilled meat and veggie skewers too.

03/03/2022

Discover the culture, cuisine and scenic wonders of Fukuoka with Urban List. Check out their top picks for visiting Fukuoka Prefecture on a visit to Japan! 🇯🇵

If you're looking for a melting pot of culture, cuisine and scenic wonders off the beaten track, look no further than Japan's hidden gem.

25/02/2022

This is what hiking in Hiraodai is all about! Go for an adventure or plan a picnic in this stunning national park. 🥾 Incredible footage by 📷 IG/kazukistravelife
📍 Hiraodai, Kitakyushu Area 🇯🇵

24/02/2022

All aboard 'The Rail Kitchen Chikugo' where you'll enjoy a taste of the region as you travel through the charming countryside of Chikugo. 🚃 📷 Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd
📍 Fukuoka City to Yanagawa City, Chikugo Area 🇯🇵

22/02/2022

Lunchtime is a little bit more exciting when you have a charcoal grill at your table to fry your meal, and this steaming hot grilled chicken Sanzou Gozen from Sumiyakijidori Sanzou with all of the sides looks super tasty. 😋 📷 IG/ayapinikorin 📍 Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Area 🇯🇵

18/02/2022

Nestled in the heart of Kitakyushu City is Suisui Garden Ryokan. A three-room inn with views of the 130-year-old Japanese garden from the Meiji era. Enjoy stunning the surrounds immersed in history and nature.
📍 Kitakyushu City, Kitakyushu Area 🇯🇵

16/02/2022

Fukuoka is a kaleidoscope of colours all year round as blooms burst with all the many colours of the rainbow. Which of these blossoms do you most want to see in Fukuoka?

💛 Marigolds (Late April to late July)
❤️ Plum Blossoms (December to February)
💙 Nemophila (March to May)
🤍 Cherry Blossoms (March to April)
💜 Wisteria (April to May)

13/02/2022

Need some luck in love? Devoted to the God of Love, Koinoki Shrine and it's sacred grounds are decorated in hearts. 💕 People visit to pray for a good match and purchase omikuji (fortune slips) which advise the birthdate and blood type of their perfect parter. 💗⛩️ 📍 Chikugo City, Chikugo Area 🇯🇵

13/02/2022

Check out former Wallabies rugby player, Bernard Foley touring Kyushu, including a trip to Fukuoka Prefecture with YouTuber "Currently Hannah". Together they travel to Yame and check out local arts and crafts, produce, and a few breweries before heading to Oita and Kumamoto Prefectures. https://youtu.be/VSS90yCN9Hk 📍 Yame City, Chikugo Area 🇯🇵

10/02/2022

Take a deep dive into the buzzing food scene of Fukuoka City's late-night yatai. The food stalls come alive after dark and serve up authentic Japanese street food, for travellers to enjoy side-by-side with the locals. https://bit.ly/3LmjsDc
📍 Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Area 🇯🇵

08/02/2022

When the world wakes up. 🌄 The Kiyomizu Temple is a magical viewing spot to take in the 'Sea of clouds' after rainfall. The temple is located at an altitude of around 300 metres and has a history of paying respect to the statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Incredible footage by 📷 IG/naoooya._eos_r.ver 📍 Miyawaka City, Chikuho Area 🇯🇵

06/02/2022

Discover the outdoor vibes of Fukuoka on the breath-taking Chikuho Kawara Olle Course. Trek at your own pace to the ancient power spot atop Kawaradake mountain and Kawara Shrine. Keep a lookout for the Ganse (horse) markings along the way and you'll be on the right track. ⛰️🥾
📍 JR Saidosho Station to JR Kawara Station, Chikuho Area 🇯🇵

04/02/2022

It's glamping turned up a notch. Glampdome Fukuoka Fukutsu offers comfort by the sea and a night under the stars. Sixteen tents cater to individuals and groups where guests can dine at bbq feasts, cozy up around the firepit and let loose on the glow terrace after dark. Who do you know that would love to stay here? 📷 Glampdome Fukuoka Fukutsu
📍 Fukutsu City, Fukuoka Area

02/02/2022

Hedgehog Eclairs coated with chocolate, almonds and coconut, and filled with custard cream....yes please! Would you gobble up these cute little sweets from Patisserie Pa de Do cake shop? 📷 IG/yuki.2.5.2.5
📍 Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Area

30/01/2022

Bairinji Temple is a palette of pinks come mid-February. Perched on the hillside by the Chikugo river is the temple with the Plum Blossom Garden. Over 500 fragrant plum trees decorate the outer garden while on the inside is a collection of some 600 cultural artifacts. The karamon-style gate leads to the tombs and mausoleums of former lords of the Kurume Domain, which is a magnificent sight in its own right. Who do you know that would love to visit? 🌸 📷 1-3: IG/aki5449
📍 Kurume City, Chikugo Area 🇯🇵

28/01/2022

Introducing Japan's biggest 'Otafuku (smiling woman) Mask' at 5 metres tall. Kushida Shrine is the home of the Grand Setsubun Festival and it's believed if you walk through her smiling face around setsuban (start of spring) you'll have good luck in business and family safety. 😀
📍 Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Area 🇯🇵

25/01/2022

Nestled in the forest of Mt. Tenpaizan, refuel after a day of hiking at Log House Restaurant Alaska where they serve up a different kind of pizza. Introducing the Forest Bomber pizza. A light and delicate crisp expanding dough that is as exciting to watch as it is to devour. 🍕 📷 IG/ayapinikorin
📍 Chikushino City, Fukuoka Area 🇯🇵

23/01/2022

Take home a personalised Fukuoka keepsake with your very own Yame Tesuki Washi Shiryokan (Yame Hand Made Paper). Selecting your own combination of pressed florals and leaves you can decoroate cards, postcards, bookmarks and fans as a token from your trip or create a gift for someone special. 🌷🌹🌸🌼
📍 Yame City, Chikugo Area 🇯🇵

21/01/2022

A popular beachside escape just 30-mins from the buzzing metropolis of Fukuoka City will have you dining at trendy restaurants and cafes, delighting in the freshest seafood, cycling the coastline, and splashing in the sparkling Genkai Sea. Itoshima Peninsula is a local favourite and lining the beach are many quirky and creative insta-worthy spots. This heart shaped tree is perched in a sacred location, in the know with the locals. 💚 📷 IG/rumirumidayo
📍 Itoshima, Fukuoka Area 🇯🇵

17/01/2022

Step inside the 'Kitchen of Kitakyushu', the charming Tanga Market that has been loved by locals for over 100 years. Inside are around 90 specialty shops, many of which are run by third or fourth generation owners with trading dating back to the origins of the market. The stores provide fresh produce and delicious eats like the popular 'nukadaki', a snack of sardines boiled in rice-bran paste. Other favourites include oden (one-pot dish) and tuna in a cup. Daigakudo, is where you can go to simply order 'daigaku-don' a bowl of cooked rice, which you can then add to with anything you like from the market. 🍚 📷
📍 Kitakyushu City, Kitakyushu Area 🇯🇵

15/01/2022

Check out that view! Local Fukuokajin Kaz hiked the 17km Mount Hiko trail and captured a glimpse of the beauty along his forest journey - past frozen waterfall 'Shioji no taki', snow-dusted pathways, bluebird skies and winter sunsets. Open year-round, Mount Hiko stands at 1,200 meters and is one of Kyushu’s most scenic hikes. 🏔️ Catch the full 5-min video here https://bit.ly/3mTZSDu 📷 IG/kazukistravelife
📍 Soeda Town, Chikuho Area 🇯🇵

13/01/2022

Take in the dazzling lights of Kitakyushu City at night. Let us introduce you to some of the cities top attractions like the riverside illuminations, the always magnificent Kokura Castle - particularly so in cherry blossom season, and the historic Mojiko Retro waterfront. Come July witness 'Pyramids of Light' float through the streets during the Tobata Gion Festival. Tour Dokai Bay and the Murasaki River, or head up Mount Sarakura for panoramic views of the city - this view has been selected as one of the three 'most beautiful night time views in Japan'! ✨
📍 Kitakyushu City, Kitakyushu Area 🇯🇵

11/01/2022

Hakata-ori is a distinct, traditional silk fabric pattern from Hakata, derived from a legacy going back 780 years when a local merchant travelled to China and brought back weaving techniques to Japan. Today, the beautiful textiles make the finest kimono sashes, called obi. Woven by hand, a single obi can take up to 6 months to produce. Due to the texture, the sashes are known to make a swishing sound when tied and this effect, the 'singing of the sash', is what distinguishes high-quality Hakata-ori fabrics. 👘 These high-end silks are also reserved for ornamental aprons of Sumo wrestlers in the top two professional Sumo divisions. 📷 IG/bene_fukuoka
📍 Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Area 🇯🇵

08/01/2022

Stop by Chaho Furyu Tasting Studio and sip some of the finest tea in Japan. Tea experiences are an ancient Japanese tradition and continue to evolve, like this tea inspired gelato with a side of dango (rice cake balls) and topped with Japanese sweet red bean paste and Yame matcha hot milk. 🍵 We're green with envy over this gorgeous meal. 📷 IG/ayapinikorin
📍 Kurume City, Chikugo Area 🇯🇵