Table of contents

• Ohori・Ropponmatsu area
• Hakozaki・Maidashi area
• Kitazaki・Itoshima area
• Uminonakamichi・Shikanoshima・Wajiro area×Aburayama area×Fukuoka City Zoo and Botanical Garden experience×City
• Art・Historical buildings
• High-end hotel lunch・Souvenir

Ohori・Ropponmatsu area

Here you can explore Ohori Park, one of the chief relaxation spots in the city and the surrounding area on foot. 

<The Ohori area>
Around Ohori Park you will find art museums and a traditional Japanese garden situated around the 2-kilometer perimeter of the pond at the center of the park. 

The many sweet stores and cafes surrounding the park make it the perfect place to relax. The nearby kimono rental service offered by a business here is also very popular. 

<The Ropponmatsu area>
Located conveniently on the Nanakuma subway line, the Ropponmatsu area has become well-known for its fusion of new and old, and in its many unassuming alleyways you can find plenty of charming stores and cafés. 

For more information on the Ohori・Ropponmatsu courses please click here.

Hakozaki・Maidashi area

History abounds in these areas where traditions still run strong.

<Hakozaki area>
The shopping street in the Hakozaki area is home to roughly 80 different businesses offering anything from food and sweets to stylish pottery and ceramics, perfect for a walk about town. 

<Maidashi area>
In the Maidashi area one can dine at restaurants offering crisp and fresh tempura as well as visit the nearby prefectural office’s 11th floor to grab a bite as well as learn more about Fukuoka in a special exhibit. 

For more information on the Hakozaki・Maidashi courses please click here.

Kitazaki・Itoshima area 

Located just 30 minutes away from Fukuoka city center, one of Japan’s 100 Best Coastal Sceneries can be found here. 

<Seaside area>
Located along the Futamigaura coastline one can find the famed Sakurai Futamigaura Wedded Rocks as well as plenty of delicious restaurants and cafes that offer fresh seafood and sweets together with a beautiful sea view. 

Itoshima is also known for its oyster huts where guests can enjoy plump and milky oysters, with the Karatomari Ebisu oysters coming especially recommended. Enjoy grilling your own oysters while gazing out over the tranquil waters of Hakata Bay. There are also many other oyster huts that can be found spread out along the western side of the Itoshima Peninsula. 
*Note: oyster huts are only open during the winter. 

<Mountainside area>
In Itoshima’s more mountainous southern region you will find the Shiraito Waterfall as well as Mt. Raizan, with restaurants serving food made with brand vegetables grown in Itoshima as well as salt sourced from the sea nearby. Stop by the nearby stores selling a wide variety of goods and foodstuffs that you can take home as a souvenir. 

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Uminonakamichi・Shikanoshima・Wajiro area×Aburayama area×Fukuoka City Zoo and Botanical Garden experience

Enjoy a walk, or even go for a bike ride around this area known for its scenery and beautiful coastlines. Easily to get to from the city center, one can enjoy a wide variety of activities in nature! 

<Uminonkamichi Seaside Park・Shikanoshima area>
Situated between Hakata Bay and the Genkai Sea, this expansive park is perfect for taking in seasonal scenery and beautiful floral blooms all while partaking of fun activities. 

Shikanoshima is an island connected to the mainland by a sandbar and is where one can find Shikaumi Shrine devoted to maritime travel as well as the original place where the Golden Seal, a national treasure of Japan, was discovered. Atop the island there is an observation deck affording an excellent view of the surrounding area as well. The perimeter of the island is 10 kilometers long, making it great for a bike ride. 

<Aburayama・Fukuoka City Zoo and Botanical Garden>

ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA is a comprehensive outdoor activity facility located on Mt. Aburayama in southern Fukuoka City. A sweeping view of the city can be found at the campsite, where visitors can come and camp for the day totally empty-handed. Fun activities and shopping opportunities can also be found here in abundance. 

Fukuoka City Zoo and Botanical Garden features a connected zoo and botanical garden where visitors can freely move between the two areas. It houses approximately 100 animal species, including Asian elephants, and cultivates around 2,600 plant species, including roses.

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Activities×City art・Historical buildings

Numerous art pieces can be found in shared public spaces throughout the city, and there are many fun activities that you can enjoy between shopping and lunch. 

<Activities>
In Fukuoka popular activities include tours of the city in the Fukuoka Open Top Bus and the magical Team Forest Fukuoka-SBI Securities attractions, as well as the ACROS Step Gardens, Hakata River boating, and the Hakata Machiya Furusatokan museum that gives visitors a taste of Fukuoka in the old days. With these activities you can experience many different facets of the city.

<City art・Historical buildings>
There are many art pieces scattered throughout the city in public spaces. Why not search for a piece that strikes your fancy? We also definitely recommend visiting some of the nationally designated culturally important and other historical buildings located throughout the city. 

For more information on the Activities×City art・Historical buildings model courses please click here. 

For more information on the Activities×City art・Historical buildings model courses please click here. 

Luxury Hotel Lunch×Souvenirs

<Luxury hotel lunch×Souvenirs>
Fukuoka is well-known as a foodie paradise, with fresh seafood from the Genkai Sea, delicious meat and vegetables from Kyushu, and its own unique culinary culture making it one of Japan’s most famous gastronomic destinations. Many of the city’s high-end hotels offer lunches using seasonal ingredients, with a focus on Japanese cuisine. 
*Due to seasonality, menus may vary throughout the year at these hotels.

<Souvenirs>
Fukuoka has plenty of unique local specialties to choose from, including easy-to-ware casual kimono and everyday items and trinkets with cool and local designs. Hundreds of years of experience have made the traditional handicrafts of Hakata’s craftsmen and delicious sake of its brewers perfect as souvenirs as well. 

For more information on the Luxury Hotel Lunch×Souvenirs model courses please click here.

 

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