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Things to do in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best History Museums
1. Chikuzenmachi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
2. Fukuoka City Museum
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4.0 based on 353 reviews
Fukuoka City faces the Genkai-nada Sea in the northern part of Kyushu. It is at the western tip of the crescent-shaped Japanese archipelago and draws near to the Eurasian continent and the Korean peninsula. Our ancestors kept this area rich and lively by coming into contact first with cultures the rest of Japan was unaware of, by developing forms of production and economic activity never experienced before and by overcoming threats not encountered in the past. Subject matter of our permanent exhibitions addresses the history of Fukuoka and the lifestyle of the people of this area, which served as a gateway to foreign interchange Saturday 16th November. 2019 ~ Sunday 22nd December. 2019 Ukiyoe that Challenges : Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi… and More! 9:30A.M. ~5:30P.M. (guests are admitted until 5.P.M. only) Closed on Mondays Fukuoka City Museum 3-1-1, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka Admission Adults: ¥1,400, High school/University Students: ¥900, Junior High School or Younger: free
Reviewed By feelfukuokajapan
Beneath the imposing bronze sheen of the Dome and the reaching silver spire of the Tower sits the reassuringly intimidating glass and stone edifice of the Fukuoka City Museum. Among the many repositories of Fukuoka’s history that we have, the city museum is quite possibly the top place to visit. First opened in 1990, the Fukuoka City Museum has some of the most important collections and artefacts from this very important part of Japan. It tells nothing less than the entire history of what is now, after many changes in the swirling maelstrom of time, Fukuoka. Around the museum are avenues and side paths of trees, punctuated by beguiling artworks atop stone plinths. Dominating front and centre of the museum complex is a large still pond which would not look out of place in the garden of an English country estate; its broad shimmer is a trusty spot for selfies. You can get the subway to Nishijin to get here if you don`t mind a bit of a walk (although the sage traveller would save their legs for the museum itself) or get a Tower-bound bus almost to the door of the museum. The museum consists of a single building with a mirrored glass exterior. The entrance is ensconced inside a grand stone arch upon four mighty pillars which cut deeply into the front, forming almost a short tunnel to the clear glass entrance. Look up as you walk in to see the tall windows of the upstairs café. Enter the doors into the large bright atrium that forms the entrance of the museum, the curved ceiling making the place feel a bit like a converted Victorian railway station. The far side of the atrium features a broad staircase that leads up and then out in two wings to the higher floor that runs like a mezzanine around the atrium. The lower floor has the museum bookshop and a map by the doors to orientate yourself. Visitors are advised that umbrellas and pushchairs are not permitted inside the museum. Photography is allowed but not everywhere so do look out for signs. The three exhibition spaces of the museum (Permanent, Feature and Special) are all on the higher floor. The temporary exhibition spaces change several times a year. On my visit, they were hosting a very popular exhibition devoted to the works of Studio Ghibli. The nature of having large and ever-changing exhibitions makes the Fukuoka City Museum well worth a revisit not just once but often.
3. Hakatamachiya Furusatokan
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4.0 based on 148 reviews
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum is made of three halls, introducing the lifestyle and culture reminiscent of the Meiji and TaishoPeriods. ■Exhibition Hall The first floor exhibits Hakata's history and culture. The secound floor exhibits commercial goods used by merchants and also demostrates Hakata's traditional artisan techniques. ■Machiya Hall This Machiya built in the mid-Meiji Period as both factory and residence of Hakata-ori weavers, was moved and restored to the present place. ■Sourvenir Shop Hakata traditional craft and local sweets, Yamakasa goods, stationary and original books are available. □Access -From JR Hakata stastion 15minute walk, 5 minutes by taxi -From the Airport 7 minutes on the subway to Gion Station, from there a 5minute walk -From Tenjin 4 minutes on the subway to Gion station, from there a 5minute walk. Take a Nishitetsu Bus bound for Hakata Station. Get off at Canal City Hakata-mae, from there a 3minute walk.
Reviewed By Basili0T - Baltimore, United States
This is actually 3 places in 1. Cheap entrance fee for adults (200Y). 5 min walk from the Hakata Gion Metro station. First place is an old style townhouse displaying Hakata's history and culture. Miniature figurines show the old city and its population/festivals. The 2nd floor is one of the best points to see here where Hakata's traditional artisan techiques are displayed. My wife and I were fortunate to see the artistic working on painting traditional figurines. He was kind enough to show to us the many pieces that were inside a glass enclosed display. We were impressed with his coloring techniques that he gave us some as souvenir. Now what museum gifts you a piece from their display? We were very touched by the artistic generous sharing of his traditional art pieces. Workshops are from 10am to 12om and 2 to 4 PM The second place is just next doors. It is another townhouse built in the middle of the Meiji era. It was the house of Hakata-Ori weavers. It is amazing how the man powered cloth weaving machine already used programming paper cards to control the pattern. Here an artisan shows how the traditional cloth was manufactured. Again I saw the artisan invite a kid that looked interested on the process to learn how to operate the machine. The kid's eyes were just bright full of happiness and his parents were amazed how much he liked the hands on experience. The third place next doors is the Souvenir shop with Hakata's traditional crafts and local sweets. Yamakasa goods, stationary and original books are sold here. The whole thing can be visited in less than 1 hour or more than 2 hours depending on your own controlled pace for each different parts of the museums. These museums are located near popular local shrines. Hakata has volunteer guides on them to explain the history of each place (in Japanese). They are also located on the way to the Canal City shopping center where there is a water fountain spray show each hour on the weekends that I have never seen equal anywhere in the world. Also on the way to the riverside tents and the canal night boat sightseeing.
4. Iwatoyama History Museum
5. Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum
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4.0 based on 113 reviews
6. Itokoku History Museum
7. Ozuka Ancient Burial Mound Museum
8. Omuta City Miike Karuta Memorial Hall
9. Hakata Traditional Craft Center
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4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By 230jerryj - Hallandale Beach, United States
Especially devoted to folk customs and traditional crafts - namely, the beautiful Hakata silk weaving and Hakata dolls. Well worth the visit.
