Fukuoka Sights

Every year, a growing number of tourists come from overseas to visit Fukuoka. It's not hard to see why. Fukuoka offers countless shopping and entertainment venues in Tenjin, as well as the multi-complex facility Canal City Hakata. For thrills, there's the stunning Uminonakamichi Marine World aquarium and Space World in Kitakyushu. For those seeking an insight into Japan's ancient culture and history, Fukuoka is home to historical shrines and other monuments of the past, most notably the Daizaifu Tenmangu Shrine, which annually attracts scores of visitors from Japan and beyond. The Fukuoka Art Museum and Asian Art Museum house many treasures to deepen your understanding of Japan and Asia.
Then, when you've had your fill of big-city excitement, it takes only a short trip to come face-to-face with an untouched Japanese natural environment, a pleasure unique to Fukuoka among Japan's major cities. To the west lies Itoshima and to the north Iwaya, two surfing paradises with gorgeous beaches. Head towards the mountains and you will find many golf courses and driving ranges. Fukuoka's mountains also offer innumerable hiking areas, many of which have hardly been visited by tourists from outside Japan. Then, rest your weary bones at one of Fukuoka's relaxing hot spring baths.
Whatever your pleasure in traveling to Japan, Fukuoka has what you seek. You'll always find something new and stimulating walking the streets or scaling the peaks of Fukuoka Prefecture.