Discover Fukuoka Off the Beaten Path

Discover Fukuoka
Off the Beaten Path

About Fukuoka

What Makes Fukuoka Special

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Yatai(Food Stalls)

Fukuoka, one of the leading tourist cities in Japan, is highly regarded for its food culture. Fukuoka City was selected in the "Food" category of the "Best In Travel 2023" by Lonely Planet, a world-renowned guidebook, and Fukuoka's Yatai (Food Stalls) in Hakata were chosen for "52 Places to Go in 2023" by The
New York Times.

History&Culture

Hakatakko（generic term for people in Fukuoka）loves to have festivals. Many festivals and events are held throughout the year and attract a large crowd of visitors. Hakata Gion Yamakasa（July）, a big summer event in Fukuoka where local

Festival

Fukuoka is full of festivals and events all year round. Moving sights await visitors any time of the year, with streets full of greenery, gloriously blooming flowers, festivals upholding inherited traditions, and newly begun music festivals and sports events. Whether it’s your first time or you are coming back for another visit, you’ll want to check out Fukuoka’s extensive sightseeing calendar.

Food&Drink

Nowhere is Fukuoka’s rich culture more apparent than in its culinary scene. Fukuoka is famous for its own unique cuisine ranging from motsunabe (offal) hotpot to gomasaba (sesame sauce coated mackerel) but also for preparations of dishes famous throughout the country like udon, ramen, and yakitori that are among the most delicious you will find in Japan.

Yatai
(Food Stalls) History&
Culture Festival Food&Drink

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Fukuoka Craft Guide

Fukuoka Craft Guide

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Getting to
Fukuoka City

Here we will show you on a map where Fukuoka is
located in Japan, and
provide a visual guide to
how to get there from Tokyo and Osaka.

Getting to
Fukuoka City

Getting around
Fukuoka City

11 Must-Do
Experiences
in Fukuoka

Things to Do

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Plan your trip

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Fukuoka's Best Stops for Anime and Manga Fans

Fukuoka's Best Stops for Anime and Manga Fans

Seasonal Highlights

Discover a different side of Fukuoka
through its seasonal landscapes
and events.

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Area guide

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Central

This section serves as an area guide, introducing brief
characteristics of each region.

Tenjin/
Yakuin Area
Momochi,
Sawara Area
Hakata Area
Ohori/
Ropponmatsu
Area

Featured Articles

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Where to Watch Live Sports in Fukuoka: Top 6 Stadiums & Venues

Featured Spots

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KidZania Fukuoka

Hakata Area

Featured Events

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Tove and the Moomins Exhibition: In Search of Something Special

Dates:04 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Fukuoka City Videos

Fukuoka
Tourist City Pass

Transportation
Deals

Visitor Information

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First-time visitors

Useful Information
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