Location: Fukuoka
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What to do and see in Fukuoka, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 490 reviews
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is an extensive leisure park where you can enjoy seasonal flowers. Many events are held here in each season; Flower Picnic (spring), Rose Festival (early summer and autumn) and Cosmos Festival (autumn). Come to the Sunshine Pool in summer, the largest resort pool complex in the western Japan. You can also visit this urban resort park empty-handed and enjoy day camping with a rental barbecue outfits. Other features here at this large urban resort facility include Marine World, the aquarium with 350 kinds of fishes and The Luiganz, ocean view resort hotel. Inside the site, there is also an amusement park Wonder World, which has 23 kinds of attractions including a large Ferris wheel and a large trampoline, Kujiragumo Fuwanpoline.
Reviewed By ArsenalPC - Sydney, Australia
Wow. This park looked amazing on google maps, but when we went there it was even more spectacular. We went here for 3 hours in September. Took a ferry from Hakata port (a very nice 15 min ride, not too many waves and you get to see great distance view of hakata city) to Saitozaki ferry terminal. This park is enormous, best way to see everything without taking forever is to hire a bike. It's around 500Yen for 3-4 hours. There are designated bike paths in the park, however you can take the bike in certain areas where there is lot of foot traffic. There are lot of bike stops where you can park and have a walk through different attractions. There is a bit of everything at this seaside park, there is a zoo, bird area, picnic areas, lot of gardens and is very kid friendly too - such as kids pools, picnic benches etc. Great place to go to escape the city for a few hours, especially on a lovely sunny day, whether your a couple or a family, there's something to do for everyone. When we went, there wasn't too many flowers blooming. This place must be exploding with people during cherry blossom season.... If you go to Fukuoka, be sure to come check this place out, you won't regret it xD
2. Ohori Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,041 reviews
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.
3. Fukuoka City Public Library
4. Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Held annually between July 1st and 15th, this is one of Hakata's signature festivals, along with Hakata Dontaku. There are various opinions concerning its origin, but many believe it started in 1241 when the monk Shoichi Kokushi sprinkled holy water to get rid of diseases. For this festival, floats similar to portable shrines called yamakasa are built up high with countless banners and dolls. For safety, the shoulder-carried floats called kaki yamakasa used for transporting people are three meters high. On the first day, cordoning ropes are dropped (a cleansing event in the style of the region) and the ritual of inviting deities into the yamakasa begins. On the 10th, the floats finally start their parade called the nagare kaki, and the festival really heats up.
5. Momochi Seaside Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 344 reviews
The Fukuoka Tower soars over this futuristic waterfront park, which contains shopping, entertainment and the Fukuoka Dome, home of Japan's professional baseball team.
6. Kushida Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,618 reviews
A 1,000-year-old gingko tree shades this shrine, which was built in 757, and serves as the starting point for a famous annual summer race. The Hakata Historical Museum is also on the shrine grounds.
Reviewed By 438audreyp - Rome, Italy
This shrine was recommended to us by the tourist information advisor. We are so appreciative of her tips. We were wide eyed with wonder the moment we arrived there, our attention captured by the 10 meters tall giant float decorated with interesting traditional figures and scenes. At least one hour is needed to explore the grounds and examine the many fascinating items of interest which includes a well surrounded by three cranes - there is a legend that water of this well grants longevity and eternal youth.
7. Maizuru Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By sharonbaby - Melbourne, Australia
The cherry blossoms were out in full bloom which made it look even better. The locals were all happy and enjoying the park too.
8. 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.
9. Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,023 reviews
Reviewed By Justbackandlovedit - Dublin, Ireland
The devotion of the fans is simply great and I found this possibly even more entertaining than any visit to an American baseball stadium. The food was delicious and the beer girls were very friendly and efficient. We got our tickets through Klook and were guided to our seats. Highly recommended if you're in Fukuoka!
10. Nokonoshima Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 402 reviews
Located in Hakata Bay, Nokonoshima Island is a delightful place for visitors to camp, swim or admire the island's colorful flowers.
Reviewed By happypiplup - Nagasaki, Japan
Beautiful island! It was almost like stumbling upon paradise. A little hilly if you struggle to walk but the park offer umbrellas and walking canes to borrow. Great facilities, with volley ball court and places to play golf and soccer if you want to have an active time. There are some great restaurants and a cute cafe there too and transport to and from the island is great. It's super easy to navigate and the staff were very friendly. There is also a bunny petting zoo and goats on the island. The flowers are stunning and you could spend hours here without even realising. Definitely best to go mid to late April for the best sakura bloom.
