What to do and see in Fukuoka, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Scenic Walking Areas

September 3, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Fukuoka is a gourmet paradise... "providing you're not vegetarian," say travelers on our Fukuoka forum! It's right on Genkai Sea, and the seafood is fresh and abundant. So is Fukuoka-style ramen, which you can find at the city's famous yatai (outdoor stalls) as well as modern restaurants. Walk off your meal at Ohori Park and the nearby Fukuoka Castle ruins.
Restaurants in Fukuoka

1. Ohori Park

1-2 Ohorikoen, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0051 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-741-2004 http://www.ohorikouen.jp/
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,041 reviews

Ohori Park

Reviewed By Tony_Stark983 - Pattaya, Thailand

I discovered this park 4 years ago and everytime I need a place to restore my mind, I use to go there. The best period to visit it it's especially during the sakura season because it's full of cherry trees and the landscape becomes very suggestive. The park surrounds a lake also and you can walk all around it breathing the freshness of flowers and trees. This park is a piece of silence in the middle of the noise, a piece of peace in the rushing days of the people.

2. Ohorikoen Japanese Garden

1-7 Ohorikoen, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0051 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-741-8377 http://www.ohoriteien.jp/
Excellent
50%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Ohorikoen Japanese Garden

Reviewed By shannonl161 - Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

I have been wanting to go to the Japanese Gardens at Ohori Park in the middle of Fukuoka City for sometime now and with Autumn in full swing the thought of seeing some red crimson Japanese Maple Leaf gave me even more motivation to go and check it out. The location of this attraction can be seen from the outside but only the tops of the trees so I really wasn`t expecting too much but once inside I was in fact blown away by the size, features and overall ambience of the place. Not only are the gardens impeccably maintained but the central pond really sets the centerpiece of the whole place. I was a little rush for time on this day and only spent around 25 minutes here but in all honesty I could have easily spent an hour or more here, just lapping up the breathtaking scene and ambience. On this day, the Teahouses and outer buildings were closed but I lucked out with 2 sets of Japanese couples getting professional pictures taken around the grounds. I wished them luck, sent a message of congratulations and was able to snap a couple of photos of the ladies and gents in their magnificent Kimonos. I am sure the gardens are pristine all year long but i will absolutely want to come back during spring to see the Cherry Blossoms and Azalea foliage during this period. Once I get the times and the booking process under control I will also document and blog about the Green Tea Ceremonies that are held twice a month. I am looking forward to see what kind of facilities are available for the International Travelers as I may include this traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on my Fukuoka Walking Tour Itinerary.

3. Fukuoka Tower

2-3-26 Momochihama, Sawara-Ku, Fukuoka 814-0001 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-823-0234 http://www.fukuokatower.co.jp/
Excellent
26%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,376 reviews

Fukuoka Tower

Reviewed By CZH13 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The tallest building in Fukuoka provides an excellent vantage point to watch the sun set and the city go from day to night. They've also got a restaurant where you can have a pint and just watch city life below you. The souvenir coin is also pretty cool as you can engrave your name and date of visit, making it truly unique.

4. Hakata River

Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0000 Fukuoka Prefecture
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 4 reviews

Hakata River

5. Najima Castle

1-15 Najima, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 813-0043 Fukuoka Prefecture
Excellent
27%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
45%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Najima Castle

6. Joten-ji Dori

1, Hakataekimae, Hakata, Fukuoka 812-0000 Fukuoka Prefecture
Excellent
19%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 21 reviews

Joten-ji Dori

7. Hakata Port Kamome Square

2 Minato, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0075 Fukuoka Prefecture
Excellent
9%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
45%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 11 reviews

Hakata Port Kamome Square

8. Haruyoshi Riverside-dori Ave.

3 Haruyoshi, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0003 Fukuoka Prefecture
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
100%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 4 reviews

Haruyoshi Riverside-dori Ave.

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