Top 10 Places to Visit in Fukuoka

Marine World Uminonakamichi

When you’re tired of walking from one historical building to the next, another great place that you can visit is the Marine World Uminonakamichi.
Here you can see amazing animal shows at the marine theater. In the park alone, there are more than 20,000 creatures enclosed in 70 tanks of different sizes. There are a total of 100 sharks, and you will also be able to see some other creatures like sea lions and seals. This is one of the best family places that you and your children will love. This isn’t just a great outing, but is going to be educational for children and adults since not all can see such creatures in real life.

Fukuoka Art Museum

For art lovers, the Fukuoka Art Museum is simply something you shouldn’t miss. The art museum is home to a variety of Japanese paintings and crafts.
There is also a large collection of expensive and collective items and some ancient Persian glassware. The great thing about this museum is that there are English-speaking guides available for those tourists that don’t understand the Japanese language. Unfortunately because of renovations, Fukuoka Art Museum is closed at the moment and will reopen in 2019 – a spectacle you shouldn’t miss.

Fukuoka Tower

The unsuspecting Fukuoka Tower doesn’t seem all too promising during daytime, but when the sun sets, it reveals its true glory.
Famous for being one of the tallest structures in Japan, the Fukuoka Tower boasts 8000 half mirrors. The tower is a popular proposal spot – its walls a witness to hundreds of proposals. Up in the tower, you get to view amazing sea views and the amazing Fukuoka skyline. A day tour will prove different to a night tour so if it’s your first time, go up the tower twice to see the best of both.
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Kawabata Shotengai

For the shopping enthusiast, the Kawabata Shotengai is cloud-9. A shopping district that covers four blocks, a tourist in Japan will definitely have fun jumping from one shop to another.
There you will find more than 100 shops with different kinds of food choices and souvenirs you can only find in Japan. You will also find some chain shops and a couple of great restaurants that are known as the best around in Fukuoka. You can literally find anything at Kawabata Shotengai. A walk in the popular shopping district will prove the best shopping experience you won’t forget.
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Tochoji Temple

Another temple in Fukuoka that you shouldn’t miss is the Tochoji Temple, which has its own uniqueness to offer.
The temple dates back to the year 806. The main attraction in this temple is the largest seated Buddha statue that was built in 1992. In the temple, there are artifacts that you will not find anywhere else in Japan. Tochoji Temple also serves as the final resting place of the former rulers of Fukuoka. A visit to their graves will provide an experience worth treasuring.
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It doesn’t matter why you are traveling to Fukuoka in Japan. Whether you aim for museums, temples, or an outdoor adventure, there is something for everyone in Fukuoka. After you’ve spent quality time exploring the city’s heritage and fantastic sceneries, head out to the quaint restaurants and shop your heart out at its kawaii shopping district. You can mingle with the locals and other tourists as well, and share your experiences with them.

One could say that Japan has become quite the ordinary vacation destination, but a visit to Fukuoka would prove otherwise.