{"id":320265,"date":"2025-11-26T17:24:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/top-25-fukuoka-tourist-spots-things-to-do-japan\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T17:24:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:24:01","slug":"top-25-fukuoka-tourist-spots-things-to-do-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=320265","title":{"rendered":"Top 25 FUKUOKA Tourist Spots &#038; Things to Do \u2022 Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"821.98765709787\">\n<p>We have just arrived from another trip in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/2019\/11\/fukuoka-tourist-spots-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fukuoka<\/a><\/strong>. We often hear other tourists say there\u2019s nothing to do in Fukuoka except eat ramen. But that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. In this post, we\u2019re debunking the myth by showing not just 10, not just 15, but 25 attractions, proving that Fukuoka is more than just a ramen destination.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-box ad-box-top\">\n<div class=\"ad-box-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ad-box-item ad-box-item-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/coupons\/?code=TPTKLOOK5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TPTKLOOK5.jpg\" alt=\"TPTKLOOK5\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-box-item ad-box-item-right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BlogDisclaimer.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"BlogDisclaimer\" class=\"alignnone size-full\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>From illuminated castles and nostalgic port towns to pottery villages and fruit farms, here are the <strong>best things to do in Fukuoka Prefecture<\/strong>. Which of these attractions have you visited before? Or if you haven\u2019t been to Fukuoka yet, which are you most looking forward to experience. Let us know in the comments section below!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TOP 21 Things to Do in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan + Underrated Tourist Spots \u2022 The Poor Traveler\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ucOKZHtpN8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"12.463126843658\">\n<p><strong>WAIT, WAIT, WAIT!<\/strong> If your are traveling soon and still on the planning stage, you can also visit our The Poor Traveler Masterlist. Here, we compiled travel essentials, including immigration requirements and all our recommended hotels and tours. Just visit this page: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/masterlist\" target=\"_blank\">TPT Masterlist<\/a><\/strong>. We have a compilation for destinations around the world.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\" wp_automatic_readability=\"0.29903536977492\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\" wp_automatic_readability=\"5.8333333333333\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">WHAT&#8217;S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav\/><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Yanagawa_River_Cruise\"\/>1. Yanagawa River Cruise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201024%20540\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-33842\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-350x185.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-1042x550.jpg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-1024x540.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-33842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-350x185.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Yanagawa-River-1042x550.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanagawa<\/strong>, also called the city of water, is an old castle town, located 50 minutes away from Hakata Station. It is surrounded by canals (moats) that became one of the main tourist attractions where visitors enjoy a scenic boat ride down the canals. Autumn and spring are the best times to visit for the autumn colors and the cherry blossoms. You can also rent and wear traditional kimono while exploring! You can book a tour with the local travel agencies on the site or online.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/jump\/activity\/1014-kimono-rental-fukuoka\/?aid=42288\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CHECK RATES or RESERVE A KIMONO HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Historical_Hakata_Tour\"\/>2. Historical Hakata Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hakata<\/strong>, once a major port city and trading hub, is one of the oldest cities in Japan. In the early 1800s, it used to be a separate city from Fukuoka, but the two cities eventually became one in 1889. Four old town districts in Hakata are Gokusho, Reisen, Naraya, and Ohama. You can do a D-I-Y or book a guided tour. If you choose to book a tour, some of the usual stops are Jotenji, Tochoji, and Xie Guoming\u2019s ancient tomb.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/jump\/activity\/965-historical-hakata-tour-fukuoka\/?aid=42288\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">RESERVE A SLOT HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_teamLab_Forest_Fukuoka\"\/>3. teamLab Forest Fukuoka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Tucked inside the sleek BOSS E\u30fbZO FUKUOKA complex, you\u2019ll find <strong>teamLab Forest Fukuoka<\/strong>. Like most teamLab sites, it\u2019s an interactive, highly Insta-worthy museum. The moment we stepped in, we felt we had teleported to another dimension ruled by a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes. Every corner reacts to your touch, footsteps, and gestures, making you feel like part of the artwork itself. It\u2019s also divided into various zones. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"teamLab Forest Fukuoka 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61017\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1.jpeg\" alt=\"teamLab Forest Fukuoka 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-1-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But what sets this Fukuoka branch apart from the others is its <strong>Catch and Collect Forest<\/strong>. Here, you chase glowing digital animals or wait for them to appear in the shifting landscapes, identify and \u201ccollect\u201d them using the app, then release them back to the wild.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20751\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"teamLab Forest Fukuoka 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61018\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-1024x641.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-768x481.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-350x219.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-1042x652.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2.jpeg\" alt=\"teamLab Forest Fukuoka 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-1024x641.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-768x481.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-350x219.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-2-1042x652.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It also has the <strong>Athletics Forest<\/strong>, which challenges your balance and agility on luminous floors and interactive slopes. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"teamLab Forest Fukuoka 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61019\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3.jpeg\" alt=\"teamLab Forest Fukuoka 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teamLab-Forest-Fukuoka-3-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But our favorite thing to do at any teamLab site is drawing our own plant or animal on paper, scanning it, and watching it come to life and bounce around the room, which looks more like a colorful dream than a workshop. teamLab Forest always succeeds in reconnecting me with my sense of wonder or that feeling of awe that we lose somewhere between deadlines and daily routines.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/en-PH\/activity\/51227-teamlab-forest-fukuoka\/?aid=42288\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">GET YOUR TICKET HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"18\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> teamLab Forest Fukuoka, 5F BOSS E\u30fbZO FUKUOKA, 2 Chome\u22122\u22126, Jigyohama, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM \u2013 07:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 10:00 AM \u2013 07:00 PM<br \/><strong>Entrance Fee:<\/strong> JPY 2400<br \/><strong>How to Get to teamLab Forest Fukuoka:<\/strong> From the first floor of Hakata Bus Terminal, board Bus 306 to Kyushu Iryo Center (Hospital) bus stop. Then walk for about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Kushida_Shrine\"\/>4. Kushida Shrine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201024%20768\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40420\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-1042x782.jpg 1042w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-1024x768.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine-1042x782.jpg 1042w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kushida-Shrine.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kushida Shrine<\/strong> is one of the oldest in Fukuoka, dating back to 757 when Hakata had its golden days as a port city, serving merchants and diplomats. Regarded as the most important shrine in Fukuoka, this Shinto shrine is fondly called by the locals <em>\u201cokushida-san\u201d<\/em>. It houses a fountain of longevity and Chikara Ishi. <\/p>\n<p>The shrine is also the heart of <strong>Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival<\/strong>, the biggest festival in Fukuoka which is celebrated from early to mid July. <\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"14\">\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kushida Shrine, 1-41, Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 4:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<br \/><strong>Nearest Station:<\/strong> Eight minutes on foot from either Nakasu-Kawabata Station or Gion Station on the subway.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ohori_Park\"\/>5. Ohori Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ohori Park<\/strong> offers a green, peaceful escape in the middle of the metropolis. The park was originally part of the moat of Fukuoka Castle and now features a large pond surrounded by walking paths, bridges, and cozy caf\u00e9s. Locals jog, picnic, or just chill here with coffee in hand while ducks glide across the water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20900\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Ohori Park 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40419\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1042x782.jpg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Ohori Park 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1042x782.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20800\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Ohori Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40571\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-1042x695.jpg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ohori Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ohori-Park-1-1042x695.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find the <strong>Fukuoka Art Museum<\/strong> and the <strong>Fukuoka Castle Ruins<\/strong> nearby. The ruins themselves are mostly stone foundations now. But whether you\u2019re up for a jog, a date, or just some quiet reflection, Ohori Park is a slice of calm in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"11\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Ohori Park, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>How to Get to Ohori Park:<\/strong> From Hakata Station, take the Airport Line to Ohori Park (Fukuoka Art Museum).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Kokura_Castle\"\/>6. Kokura Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to see a Japanese castle in Fukuoka, travel to the city of Kitakyushu\u2019s Kokura district. <strong>Kokura Castle<\/strong> is one of the most striking historical landmarks in northern Kyushu. Originally built in 1602 by Hosokawa Tadaoki, a samurai lord under Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the castle served as a strategic stronghold between Honshu and Kyushu. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20810\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Kokura Castle Kitakyushu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61020\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-1024x691.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-350x236.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-1042x703.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu.jpeg\" alt=\"Kokura Castle Kitakyushu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-1024x691.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-350x236.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Kitakyushu-1042x703.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Like many Japanese castles, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries, with the current structure being a 1959 reconstruction. Despite that, it beautifully retains its feudal-era charm with its layered roofs, white plaster walls, and sweeping views over the city of Kitakyushu.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great spot to visit any time of the year, but it\u2019s especially spectacular from late October to early November, when the castle grounds are illuminated by countless bamboo lanterns. The <strong>Kokura Castle Bamboo Lantern Festival<\/strong> creates an atmosphere that is so tranquil that it almost feels like walking through a fairytale. It was magical, and definitely not something you expect from a city most tourists overlook.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Kokura Castle Bamboo Lantern Festival\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61021\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival.jpeg\" alt=\"Kokura Castle Bamboo Lantern Festival\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kokura-Castle-Bamboo-Lantern-Festival-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After exploring the castle, we stayed for the light show in the castle garden. The performance combined traditional Japanese aesthetics with lasers and other lights. Between the music and the cool evening breeze, it was a mesmerizing experience that proved Kitakyushu\u2019s blend of old and new can be incredibly enchanting.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"12\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Kokura Castle, 2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Castle Tower Operating Hours:<\/strong> April to October: 9:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM; November to March: 9:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<br \/><strong>Nearest Station:<\/strong> Kokura Station and Nishi-Kokura Station<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Tanga_Market\"\/>7. Tanga Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20731\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Tanga Market Kitakyushu 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"731\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61022\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-300x183.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-1024x624.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-768x468.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-350x213.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-1042x635.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Tanga Market Kitakyushu 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"731\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-300x183.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-1024x624.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-768x468.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-350x213.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-1-1042x635.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want a taste of local life in Kitakyushu, head to <strong>Tanga Market<\/strong>, a 100-year-old food market that has been serving locals since the Taisho era. It started as a small riverside trading area and evolved into a bustling maze of over 120 stalls and eateries. Even after a devastating fire in 2022, the market continues to thrive, with many vendors rebuilding their shops.<\/p>\n<p>We wandered through the aisles filled with the smell of marinated fish and simmering oden. We were told that locals used to be able to buy rice at one stall and toppings from others, creating a DIY donburi experience and an interactive way to eat. But the rice stall was not open at the time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20745\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Tanga Market Kitakyushu 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"745\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61023\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-1024x636.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-768x477.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-350x217.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-1042x647.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Tanga Market Kitakyushu 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"745\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-1024x636.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-768x477.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-350x217.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tanga-Market-Kitakyushu-2-1042x647.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Stretching adjacent to the market is <strong>Uomachi Gintengai<\/strong>, one of the oldest covered shopping arcades in Japan and widely believed to be the first to ever use the term \u201cginten-gai\u201d, which roughly translates to \u201csilver-covered street.\u201d It dates all the way back to the postwar period, when locals rebuilt their businesses under a long roof to protect shoppers from the rain. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20761\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Uomachi Gintengai Kitakyushu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"761\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61024\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-1024x649.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-768x487.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-350x222.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-1042x661.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu.jpeg\" alt=\"Uomachi Gintengai Kitakyushu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"761\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-1024x649.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-768x487.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-350x222.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Uomachi-Gintengai-Kitakyushu-1042x661.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Today, it remains the beating heart of downtown Kitakyushu, stretching for several blocks packed with shops, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants. We had dinner at one of the izakayas here, and we\u2019ll feature it in our next post showcasing Fukuoka\u2019s food spots. <\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Tanga Market, 4-2-18 Uomachi (\u9b5a\u753a) \/ 4-2-8 Uomachi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> They vary by store, but the typical opening is 10:00 AM to 17:00\/18:00. Closed or varying store hours on some days.<br \/><strong>Nearest Station:<\/strong> Kokura Station<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Mojiko_Retro\"\/>8. Mojiko Retro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20727\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Mojiko Retro Kitakyushu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"727\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61025\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-1024x620.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-768x465.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-350x212.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-1042x631.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu.jpeg\" alt=\"Mojiko Retro Kitakyushu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"727\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-1024x620.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-768x465.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-350x212.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu-1042x631.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Also located in Kitakyushu, but fostering a very different atmosphere is <strong>Mojiko Retro<\/strong>. As soon as we arrived, it felt like we were transported into a steampunk version of Europe. Reminded me a bit of Fullmetal Alchemist, but seaside. This historic port area thrived in the early 1900s when Moji served as one of Japan\u2019s major international trading hubs. Today, the beautifully restored Western-style buildings and retro lampposts create a charming time-slip experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20716\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Mojiko Station Kitakyushu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"716\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61026\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-1024x611.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-768x458.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-350x209.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-1042x622.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu.jpeg\" alt=\"Mojiko Station Kitakyushu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"716\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-1024x611.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-768x458.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-350x209.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mojiko-Station-Kitakyushu-1042x622.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We began our walk at <strong>Mojiko Station<\/strong>, one of Japan\u2019s oldest train stations, reopened in 2019 after years of restoration. Its wooden interiors and vintage signage made us feel like time travelers. From there, we spotted the <strong>Former Moji Mitsui Club<\/strong>, where Albert Einstein stayed when he visited Japan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20735\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Former Moji Mitsui Club\" width=\"1200\" height=\"735\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61027\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-1024x627.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-768x470.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-350x214.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-1042x638.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club.jpeg\" alt=\"Former Moji Mitsui Club\" width=\"1200\" height=\"735\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-1024x627.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-768x470.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-350x214.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Former-Moji-Mitsui-Club-1042x638.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We then walked through the <strong>Flea and Antique Market<\/strong>, where all sorts of products are sold, from kitchenware to accessories to action figures!<\/p>\n<p>And then we reached <strong>Blue Wing Moji<\/strong>, and it\u2019s actually Japan\u2019s largest drawbridge for pedestrians. But what really makes it special is its romantic reputation. Locals call it the <strong>Lovers Bridge<\/strong> because of a charming legend: if a couple crosses it together, their love will last forever. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20744\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Blue Wing Moji\" width=\"1200\" height=\"744\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61028\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-1024x635.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-768x476.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-350x217.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-1042x646.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji.jpeg\" alt=\"Blue Wing Moji\" width=\"1200\" height=\"744\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-1024x635.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-768x476.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-350x217.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blue-Wing-Moji-1042x646.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After witnessing the opening and closing of the bridge, we strolled along the waterfront, admiring landmarks like the <strong>Old Moji Customs Building<\/strong> and <strong>Kaikyo Plaza<\/strong>, which houses shops, caf\u00e9s, and the region\u2019s famous \u201cbanana-themed\u201d treats.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20734\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Old Moji Customs Building\" width=\"1200\" height=\"734\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61029\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-1024x626.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-768x470.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-350x214.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-1042x637.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building.jpeg\" alt=\"Old Moji Customs Building\" width=\"1200\" height=\"734\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-1024x626.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-768x470.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-350x214.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Old-Moji-Customs-Building-1042x637.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you read that right: bananas! Mojiko is obsessed with them! You\u2019ll find banana cakes, banana beer, and banana souvenirs all over town. You can have a selfie with this life-size banana-man statue. And a tiny banana fortune teller can even deliver a glimpse of what the future holds for you. It\u2019s weird, it\u2019s fun, it\u2019s bananas! <\/p>\n<p>But why are they going bananas over bananas? It\u2019s history. During the port\u2019s heyday, it became the main entry point for imported bananas, leading to the local <strong>\u201cBanana no Tatakiuri\u201d tradition<\/strong>, wherein vendors theatrically shouting and slicing banana bunches for customers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Kaikyo Plaza Mojiko Retro\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61030\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro.jpeg\" alt=\"Kaikyo Plaza Mojiko Retro\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kaikyo-Plaza-Mojiko-Retro-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s best symbolized by the marker, which read \u201cthe birthplace of bargain-priced banana sales\u201d. Pretty unassuming, but this is a Japanese Heritage Site. Apparently, this was the spot where the Japanese gather in huge crowds to purchase bananas imported from other countries, and most of them came from \u2013 you guessed it \u2014 the Philippines!<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s your Mojiko-Philippine connection for you. And it\u2019s bananas!<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"16\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Mojiko Retro, Minatomachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> The port complex is open 24\/7. As for the tourist spots within the port, the opening schedule varies, but the usual is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Meanwhile, the Mojiko Retro Observation Room is open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.<br \/><strong>Nearest Station:<\/strong> Mojiko Station<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Miyajidake_Shrine\"\/>9. Miyajidake Shrine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20759\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Miyajidake Shrine Fukutsu 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"759\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61032\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-1024x648.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-768x486.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-350x221.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-1042x659.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Miyajidake Shrine Fukutsu 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"759\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-1024x648.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-768x486.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-350x221.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-1-1042x659.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Located in Fukutsu City, just 40 minutes from Fukuoka City, <strong>Miyajidake Shrine<\/strong> is one of the prefecture\u2019s most spiritual and photogenic spots. It\u2019s dedicated to the legendary Empress Jingu and is famous for having <strong>Japan\u2019s largest shimenawa<\/strong> (sacred straw rope), taiko drum, and bell, all proudly displayed within the shrine grounds. Each of them symbolizes protection, strength, and connection between heaven and earth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Miyajidake Shrine Fukutsu 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61033\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Miyajidake Shrine Fukutsu 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We began our visit exploring the shrine itself, marveling at the intricate woodwork and the sheer scale of the sacred rope. Then we followed the path behind the main hall, lined with vermillion inari gates. The quiet rustle of leaves and soft temple drumming made it feel almost meditative.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Miyajidake Shrine Fukutsu 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61034\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Miyajidake Shrine Fukutsu 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Miyajidake-Shrine-Fukutsu-3-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The shrine is also famous for its <strong>Path of Light<\/strong>, a breathtaking phenomenon that happens twice a year (February and October), when the setting sun aligns perfectly with the road leading from the torii gate to the sea. We visited in the morning, so we didn\u2019t catch it, but standing there imagining that glowing path stretching to the horizon was magical enough. There are also photos of it everywhere, so you don\u2019t even need to imagine. <\/p>\n<p>Afterward, we walked down to <strong>Miyajihama Beach<\/strong> to see the last torii gate up close, standing proudly against the ocean backdrop!<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"14\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Miyajidake Shrine, 7-1 Miyajimoto-machi, Fukutsu City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Shrine grounds \u2013 24\/7; Shrine Office\/Amulet Area \u2013 Daily, 7:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<br \/><strong>How to Get to Miyajidake Shrine:<\/strong> From Hakata Station, take the train to Fukuma Station. Then transfer to Bus 1-1 and alight at Miyajidake Jinja-mae Stop.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tsuyazaki_Sengen_Old_Town\"\/>10. Tsuyazaki Sengen Old Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tsuyazaki Sengen<\/strong> is often skipped by tourists, but it is full of nostalgic charm. The town once flourished as a port for sake brewing and salt production, and many of its Edo- and Meiji-era buildings are still standing to this day. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Tsuyazaki Sengen Old Town 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61035\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Tsuyazaki Sengen Old Town 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-1-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To make things even more fun, the town has come up with a \u201cstamp rally\u201d experience that lets visitors collect stamps from various shops while exploring the area.<\/p>\n<p>We started at the <strong>Tourist Information Center (Tsuyazaki Sengen Nagomi)<\/strong>, where we received blank canvas tote bags to decorate with the stamps we\u2019d collect along the way. Our first stop was the <strong>Chikuzen Tsuyazaki Ningyo Kobo<\/strong>, a doll store and workshop where we painted our own Moma owl whistles. Mine was in cobalt blue and Vins\u2019s in gray. Afterward, we stamped our little owls onto our tote bags as a keepsake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Tsuyazaki Sengen Old Town 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61036\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Tsuyazaki Sengen Old Town 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsuyazaki-Sengen-Old-Town-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From there, we wandered through narrow streets and popped into a flower shop, a former sake distillery, and a souvenir store to collect more stamps. Each stop had its own story and charm, making the experience feel like a leisurely treasure hunt through time. By the end, our tote bags had turned into living scrapbooks of our walk through Tsuyazaki\u2019s past, a functional souvenir!<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"15\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Tsuyazaki Sengen Nagomi, 3 Chome-17-3 Tsuyazaki, Fukutsu City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<br \/><strong>How to Get to Tsuyazaki Sengen Nagomi:<\/strong> From Hakata Station, take the train to Fukuma Station. Then transfer to Bus 1-1 and alight at Tsuyazaki-Sengen and Nagomi Bus Stop. If you\u2019re coming from Miyajidake Shrine, you can just take Bus 1-1 to the same stop.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Toho_Village\"\/>11. Toho Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>In the quiet mountains of eastern Fukuoka lies <strong>Toho Village<\/strong>, a place famous for its pottery tradition. Before heading to the kilns, we stopped at <strong>Koishiwara Roadside Station (Michi no Eki)<\/strong> to browse Koishiwara ware, a style of pottery with more than 350 years of history. Recognized as an Intangible Cultural Property, Koishiwara ware is known for its earthy tones, simple beauty, and rhythmic patterns created using carving and brush techniques.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20725\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Tsurumi Kiln Toho Village 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"725\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61037\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-1024x619.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-768x464.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-350x211.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-1042x630.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Tsurumi Kiln Toho Village 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"725\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-1024x619.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-768x464.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-350x211.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-1-1042x630.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But of course, we didn\u2019t come all the way here to just observe. We had to get our hands dirty, too \u2014 literally. We visited <strong>Tsurumi Kiln (Tsurumigama)<\/strong>, a family-run workshop that specializes in a distinctive style of pottery featuring delicate spirals of tiny indentations. We had the pleasure of meeting <strong>Yoshihiro Wada<\/strong>, the owner and master potter at this shop. Watching him at work was mesmerizing. He made it look so easy. But in reality, it was tough, which became pretty obvious when it was our turn.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Tsurumi Kiln Toho Village 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61038\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Tsurumi Kiln Toho Village 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tsurumi-Kiln-Toho-Village-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sitting at the wheel, hands coated in clay, I created my first ever piece \u2014 a perfect little ramen bowl. Except, it was supposed to be a cup! LOL. My hand\u2019s pressure was too much. Yoshihiro-san kept telling me to \u201cEasy, easy.\u201d But I was at my \u201ceasiest.\u201d I didn\u2019t know how much easier I could still go. Vins was laughing at me, but then, when it was his turn, he basically broke his cup! <\/p>\n<p>It was both nerve-wracking and therapeutic. But all\u2019s well that ends well. We still ended up with pretty decent-looking cups. The finished products would be glazed and shipped to us later, a souvenir for all the good times we had here in Toho Village.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Tsurumi Kiln, 2514-3 Koishiwaratsuzumi, Toho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<br \/><strong>How to Get to Toho Village:<\/strong> Best reached by car. You can rent a car in Fukuoka and drive all the way to Toho Village.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Ringo_to_Budou_no_Ki\"\/>12. Ringo to Budou no Ki<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Fruit lovers, this one\u2019s for you. <strong>Ringo to Budou no Ki<\/strong> (literally \u201cThe Tree of Apples and Grapes\u201d) is a family-run farm and caf\u00e9 that lets visitors enjoy fruit picking and homemade sweets. Depending on the season, you can pick apples, grapes, and persimmons. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Ringo to Budou no Ki Asakura\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61039\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura.jpeg\" alt=\"Ringo to Budou no Ki Asakura\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Asakura-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We spent the morning wandering through the orchards, baskets in hand, filling them with juicy apples and crisp persimmons. I was particularly excited about persimmons because they\u2019re so uncommon here in the Philippines. There\u2019s something incredibly satisfying about harvesting your own fruit, especially when the owners are so warm and welcoming. He would also pick one and slice it for everyone to enjoy on the spot. We were then led to the vineyard to pick grapes!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20829\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Ringo to Budou no Ki Apple Pie\" width=\"1200\" height=\"829\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61040\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-300x207.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-1024x707.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-768x531.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-350x242.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-1042x720.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie.jpeg\" alt=\"Ringo to Budou no Ki Apple Pie\" width=\"1200\" height=\"829\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-300x207.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-1024x707.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-768x531.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-350x242.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ringo-to-Budou-no-Ki-Apple-Pie-1042x720.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After working up an appetite, we headed to their caf\u00e9 for what might be the best apple pie of our lives. Granted, we haven\u2019t had that many apple pies, but this one set the bar high. The crust was crisp, the filling soft and sweet, and it paired perfectly with a cup of hot coffee. It was one of those simple moments that felt like the perfect snapshot of rural Japan.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"14\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Ringo to Budou no Ki, Yamada, Asakura, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<br \/><strong>How to Get to Ringo to Budou no Ki:<\/strong> From Hakata Station, take the Kagoshima Line to Futsukaichi Station. Switch to Bus 40 bound for Haki and get off at Sanrensuisha-no-sato Stop. Walk for 14 minutes to the orchard.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Triple_Water_Wheels\"\/>13. Triple Water Wheels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Also in Asakura, the <strong>Triple Water Wheels<\/strong> is a symbol of Japanese ingenuity and rural life. Built in 1789, these three interconnected wheels are still operational, channeling river water into nearby rice fields using traditional methods. They\u2019re among the oldest functioning water wheels in Japan and have been designated as an Important Cultural Property.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20690\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Triple Water Wheels Asakura\" width=\"1200\" height=\"690\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61042\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-300x173.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-1024x589.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-768x442.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-350x201.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-1042x599.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura.jpeg\" alt=\"Triple Water Wheels Asakura\" width=\"1200\" height=\"690\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-300x173.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-1024x589.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-768x442.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-350x201.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Triple-Water-Wheels-Asakura-1042x599.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s still operational, but only in certain months of the year. And our visit didn\u2019t fall within that period, so we didn\u2019t get to see it in action. But there\u2019s something awe-inspiring about seeing centuries-old technology still being used today.<\/p>\n<p>After admiring the wheels, we took a short walk to a nearby lotus and koi ponds and a bee farm, established by <strong>Fujii Yohojo<\/strong>. Inside is a mini-museum and a shop, selling various types of local and imported honey. You could sample them, too. I really enjoyed the honey produced by bees here in Asakura, so that\u2019s what I took home with me. We also had honey-coated sweet potato chunks. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Koi Pond and Bee Farm Asakura\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61043\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura.jpeg\" alt=\"Koi Pond and Bee Farm Asakura\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Koi-Pond-and-Bee-Farm-Asakura-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Agriculture-based attractions are often not everyone\u2019s cup of tea, but we really enjoyed our time here. It was a quiet, countryside experience that felt worlds away from the bustle of Fukuoka City.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"15\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Triple Water Wheels, Hishino, Asakura, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> 24\/7<br \/><strong>How to Get to Hishino Triple Water Wheels:<\/strong> If from Hakata Bus Terminal, take Bus 400 to Nakamuta. Then Bus 40 to Hishino Bus Stop. Meanwhile, if from Ringo to Budo No Ki, you can just walk all the way to the wheels for 21 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Yoshii_White_Walls_District\"\/>14. Yoshii White Walls District<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to my kind of town! As someone who calls himself Yoshi, I already decided I would love it from the get-go!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20726\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Yoshii White Walls District 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"726\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61044\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-1024x620.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-768x465.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-350x212.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-1042x630.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Yoshii White Walls District 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"726\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-1024x620.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-768x465.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-350x212.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-1-1042x630.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re into old towns and traditional architecture, <strong>Yoshii White Walls District<\/strong> in Ukiha City is pure eye candy. The area flourished during the Edo period as a merchant hub, and today it still boasts rows of white-walled <em>kura<\/em> (storehouses) and traditional wooden machiya houses. They\u2019re white because after a big fire that ruined the town, the people decided to rebuild their houses using plaster, which is fire-resistant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Yoshii White Walls District 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61045\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Yoshii White Walls District 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Yoshii-White-Walls-District-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We spent the afternoon just strolling around, dipping into little shops as we went. One of our favorites was a Japanese doll shop. Aside from traditional dolls, they also sell a variety of cat-themed items. Then, of course, we couldn\u2019t resist <strong>Pan no Mocca Bakery<\/strong>, selling croissants and other baked goods. Their pastries were so good we bought more \u201cfor later\u201d\u2026and ate them five minutes after leaving.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"15\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Yoshii White Walls, Yoshii Shirakabe-dori Street, Ukiha City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Public Townscape \u2013 Open year-round, some shops have own hours; Pan no Mocca (Bread Mocca) \u2013 Tuesday to Wednesday &amp; Friday to Sunday, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<br \/><strong>How to Get to Yoshii White Walls District:<\/strong> From Hakata Station, take the train to Chikugo-Yoshii Station. Then walk from there.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Ukiha_Inari_Shrine\"\/>15. Ukiha Inari Shrine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Just a 10-minute drive from Yoshii, high on a hillside overlooking the Chikugo Plain, sits <strong>Ukiha Inari Shrine<\/strong>, one of the most scenic in Fukuoka. It\u2019s known for its long line of over 90 torii gates straddling 300 steps that lead all the way up to the main shrine. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Ukiha Inari Shrine 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61046\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Ukiha Inari Shrine 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-1-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We climbed the stairs early in the morning, the sunlight filtering through the red gates like a moving spotlight. Every turn revealed another layer of countryside views \u2014 fields, rooftops, and the faint outline of mountains in the distance. It was a bit of a workout, but the peacefulness at the top made it all worth it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Ukiha Inari Shrine 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61047\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Ukiha Inari Shrine 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ukiha-Inari-Shrine-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The shrine itself enshrines Inari, the deity of prosperity, fertility, and agriculture, symbolized by foxes. Locals come here to pray for business success and good harvests. Behind the shrine is a giant rock, decorated with a garland, and a small shrine with offerings.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"14\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Ukiha Inari Shrine, 1513-9 Ukihamachi Nagarekawa, Ukiha City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> 24\/7<br \/><strong>How to Get to Ukiha Inari Shrine:<\/strong> From Chikugo-Yoshii Station, take the Bus \u5409\u4e95\u7dda \u5de6\u56de\u308a, bound for Ukiha Shimin Center. Alight at Osaka (Ukiha Inari Shrine Ent.) Bus Stop. Then walk from there.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Nyoirinji_Frog_Temple\"\/>16. Nyoirinji Frog Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Now this one\u2019s ribbiting \u2014 I mean, riveting. The <strong>Nyoirinji Temple<\/strong> in Ogori is famously nicknamed the <strong>Frog Temple<\/strong> because of its massive collection of frog statues. It\u2019s hard to miss, even from the parking lot, where you\u2019ll be greeted by the gigantic stone amphibians, where you could write your wishes. Of course, we wished for more blessings for all TPT followers!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20700\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Nyoirinji Frog Temple 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61048\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-1024x597.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-768x448.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-350x204.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-1042x608.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Nyoirinji Frog Temple 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-1024x597.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-768x448.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-350x204.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-1-1042x608.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The path to the temple was covered with picturesque umbrellas and colorful lanterns, which was a sight to behold on its own. But when you reach the top, it\u2019s frog overload! There are reportedly over 5,000 frogs of all shapes, sizes, and materials scattered throughout the temple grounds. It\u2019s a small temple, but every corner is full of delightful surprises: frogs holding umbrellas, meditating frogs, even stone frog families mid-conversation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Nyoirinji Frog Temple 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61049\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Nyoirinji Frog Temple 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-2-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The temple\u2019s connection to frogs comes from the Japanese word \u201ckaeru,\u201d which means both \u201cfrog\u201d and \u201cto return.\u201d People come here to pray for safe travels and for lost things or people to return home. <\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find a giant golden frog! They say that if you make it through the mouth of the frog, you will be rejuvenated, your energy and happiness will be restored, and bad luck will turn to good fortune. So of course, I tried it. I was a bit scared that my bulging tummy would get stuck but I powered through! Vins, too, made it through successfully.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20763\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Nyoirinji Frog Temple 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"763\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61050\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-300x191.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-1024x651.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-768x488.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-350x223.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-1042x663.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Nyoirinji Frog Temple 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"763\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-300x191.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-1024x651.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-768x488.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-350x223.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nyoirinji-Frog-Temple-3-1042x663.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We couldn\u2019t help but smile the whole time. It\u2019s kitschy, yes, but it\u2019s also heartfelt. The resident monks clearly take pride in curating this quirky collection, and you leave feeling a little lighter and happier.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"14\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Nyoirinji Frog Temple, 1728 Yokoguma, Ogori City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<br \/><strong>How to Get to Nyoirinji Frog Temple:<\/strong> From Hakata Station, take Nanakuma Subway Line to Yakuin Station. Transfer to Nishitetsu-Tenjin-Omuta Line to Mikunigaoka Station. It\u2019s a 21-minute walk from there.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Migita_Fruit_Farm\"\/>17. Migita Fruit Farm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40572\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40572\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20800\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40572\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-1042x695.jpg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kurume-Persimmon-1042x695.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photos by Asta Alvarez and Ana Gonzales (@anagon on IG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is located in Kurume, about 20 minutes away from the city. Kurume\u2019s location along the Chikugo River makes it fertile and viable for fruit trees to thrive. <strong>Migita Fruit Farm<\/strong> is one of those places where visitors can enjoy nature and local produce like persimmons, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, figs, and others. You can visit all year round, but you need to check which fruit tree is in the season for your visit, especially for fruit-picking activities (persimmon or strawberry). <\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"23\">\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Migita Fruit Farm, 3024, Tanushimarumachi Chitoku, Kurume City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Strawberry Season (January to April) \u2013 Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday &amp; Sunday, 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM; For Persimmon Season (September to November), check the official website for more info.<br \/><strong>Strawberry Picking Rate:<\/strong> January to March \u2013 Adult, \u00a52300; Students, \u00a51500; Children (3-5 y\/o), \u00a51200; April \u2013 Adult, \u00a51600; Students, \u00a51300; Children (3-5 y\/o), \u00a51000. Children 2 years old and below can enter for FREE.<br \/><strong>Nearest Station:<\/strong> JR Tanushimaru Station. The farm is just 10 minutes away by taxi from the station.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Umi_Hachimangu\"\/>18. Umi Hachimangu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most historically significant shrines in Fukuoka, <strong>Umi Hachimangu<\/strong>, dates back over 1,300 years. At the heart of the shrine is the sacred statue of Empress Jingu holding baby Ojin. But it is only displayed to the public at <strong>Shikinen Taisai<\/strong>, a grand festival that is held only once every 25 years!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Umi Hachimangu 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61051\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Umi Hachimangu 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-1-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This site is said to be the birthplace of Emperor Ojin, whose mother, Empress Jingu, safely delivered him here after returning from a military expedition. Because of that, the shrine became a <strong>major pilgrimage site for safe childbirth and child blessings<\/strong>. Expectant mothers come to pray for an easy delivery, and you\u2019ll often see families offering baby bibs and tiny charms. <\/p>\n<p>Another thing we also definitely noticed was the sheer number of stones with writings on them. Apparently, those praying for a baby or a safe delivery could get a stone from the shrine and take it home with them. When they are blessed with a baby, they return to the shrine with two stones bearing the name and birth date of the child. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20744\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Umi Hachimangu 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"744\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61052\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-1024x635.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-768x476.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-350x217.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-1042x646.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Umi Hachimangu 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"744\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-1024x635.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-768x476.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-350x217.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-2-1042x646.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The atmosphere here is calm and reverent, with ancient camphor trees towering overhead. And by ancient, we mean over 2000 years old, so claimed the shrine. The two largest here are called <strong>\u201cYufuta\u2019s Forest\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cKinukake\u2019s Forest\u201d<\/strong>. There\u2019s also one that is almost hollow. While visitors are not usually allowed to enter the tree, we asked and were given permission. And when we looked up, lo and behold, we saw a heart shining down on us.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20780\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Umi Hachimangu 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61053\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Umi Hachimangu 3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-350x228.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umi-Hachimangu-3-1042x677.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>By the way, just outside the shrine grounds, there\u2019s a lovely pastry shop called <strong>Tokinose<\/strong>, famous for its <em>wagashi<\/em> or traditional confectionery. We grabbed a couple of pastries, and they were really good.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"14\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Umi Hachimangu, 1 Chome-1-1 Umi, Kasuya District, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<br \/><strong>How to Get to Umi Hachimangu:<\/strong> From Hakata Bus Terminal, take Bus 32 bound for Kami Umi. Get off at Umi Hachiman-mae Bus Stop. It\u2019s just in front of the shrine. Travel time is 38 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Sakurai_Futamigaura\"\/>19. Sakurai Futamigaura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>If Fukuoka City is the bustling heart of Kyushu, then <strong>Itoshima<\/strong> is its laid-back beachy soul. Just 40 minutes from downtown, this coastal area is a local favorite for surfing, caf\u00e9s, and photogenic seaside views. It\u2019s where Fukuoka folks escape when they need a break from city life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20728\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Sakurai Futamigaura Itoshima\" width=\"1200\" height=\"728\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61054\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-1024x621.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-768x466.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-350x212.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-1042x632.jpeg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima.jpeg\" alt=\"Sakurai Futamigaura Itoshima\" width=\"1200\" height=\"728\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-1024x621.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-768x466.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-350x212.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sakurai-Futamigaura-Itoshima-1042x632.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The highlight for us was <strong>Sakurai Futamigaura<\/strong>, home to the famous \u201cwedded rocks\u201d \u2014 two large stones connected by a sacred rope, symbolizing harmony and marriage. They sit offshore, with a white torii gate framing them perfectly. It is said that those who visit are blessed with a healthy marriage or love life.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Sakurai Futamigaura, Shima, Sakurai, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1304, Japan<br \/><strong>How to Get to Sakurai Futamigaura:<\/strong> From Hakata Bus Terminal, take a West Coast Liner Bus (\u30a6\u30a8\u30b9\u30c8\u30b3\u30fc\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9\u30a4\u30ca\u30fc) to Futamigaura. Travel time ia 1 hour and 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Nanzoin_Temple\"\/>20. Nanzoin Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Much closer to Fukuoka City lies <strong>Nanzoin Temple<\/strong> in Sasaguri, where you\u2019ll see one of Japan\u2019s largest bronze reclining Buddhas. When we say large, we mean gigantic. The statue is 41 meters long and 11 meters high, even bigger than the one in Thailand\u2019s Wat Pho. It represents Buddha entering Nirvana.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20751\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Nanzoin Temple Reclining Buddha\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33885\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-350x219.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-1042x652.jpg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha.jpg\" alt=\"Nanzoin Temple Reclining Buddha\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-350x219.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Reclining-Buddha-1042x652.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We visited this years ago, and I still remember it quite vividly. We approached the temple through a peaceful forest path lined with smaller statues and prayer wheels. As soon as the massive Buddha came into view, we just stood there speechless for a while. It\u2019s so colossal that it feels almost unreal. You can even touch the Buddha\u2019s feet, said to bring good luck.<\/p>\n<p>The temple itself is part of the <strong>Sasaguri Pilgrimage<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Nanzoin Temple, 1035 Sasaguri, Kasuya District, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 9:00 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<br \/><strong>How to Get to Nanzoin Temple:<\/strong> From Hakata Station, take the Fukuhokuyutaka Line to Kidonanzoin-Mae Station. Travel time is 24 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Dazaifu_Tenmangu_Shrine\"\/>21. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>No Fukuoka trip is complete without visiting <strong>Dazaifu Tenmangu<\/strong>, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the Shinto god of learning. The shrine is one of the most important Tenmangu shrines in Japan, drawing millions of students each year who come to pray for <strong>good grades and academic success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20800\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41986\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-1042x695.jpg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Shrine-1042x695.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We walked across the famous vermilion bridges leading to the main hall, surrounded by plum trees that Michizane loved during his lifetime. If you visit in late February, the entire area bursts into pink and white blossoms, making it one of the most beautiful plum-viewing spots in Kyushu.<\/p>\n<p>Before leaving, we sampled <strong>umegae mochi<\/strong>, a grilled rice cake filled with sweet red bean paste. It\u2019s the local specialty, and the smell alone will lure you in. <\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"13\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, 4 Chome-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 6:30 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<br \/><strong>How to Get to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine:<\/strong> From Hakata Bus Terminal (1F), take the direct local bus to Dazaifu Station. Then walk for 4 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Kawachi_Fujien_Wisteria_Garden\"\/>22. Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kawachi Fujien<\/strong> and the next item on this list are two flower parks that we haven\u2019t visited yet because of bad timing, but these two have always been on our bucket list because, well, we love flowers! <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33886\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33886\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20800\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Fukuoka Wisteria Tunnel Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33886\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-1042x695.jpg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan.jpg\" alt=\"Fukuoka Wisteria Tunnel Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fukuoka-Wisteria-Tunnel-Japan-1042x695.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by dk tazunoki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They say that few places in Japan can rival the fairytale beauty of Kawachi Fujien in Kitakyushu. This private garden is <strong>home to one of Japan\u2019s most famous wisteria tunnels<\/strong>, a walkway draped in cascading purple, pink, and white blossoms. It\u2019s typically open to the public only during wisteria season (late April to early May), and tickets sell out fast. And that is why, despite multiple trips to Fukuoka, we still have not seen it.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"14\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Kawachi Wisteria Garden, 2 Chome-2-48 Kawachi, Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> For Wisteria season \u2013 Late April to early May, 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM; For Autumn foliage \u2013 Mid-November to early December, 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Nokonoshima_Island\"\/>23. Nokonoshima Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20673\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Nokonoshima Island Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33843\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-350x196.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-1042x584.jpg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Nokonoshima Island Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-350x196.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nokonoshima-Island-Park-1042x584.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Just a short ferry ride from the city, <strong>Nokonoshima Island<\/strong> is known for its <strong>Nokonoshima Island Park<\/strong>, where vast fields of flowers bloom year-round \u2014 sunflowers in summer, cosmos in autumn, and poppies and cherry blossoms in spring! And yes, we want to visit it in spring during Sakura season, but it has yet to happen.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"12\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Nokonoshima Island Park, \u80fd\u53e4\u5cf6, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan<br \/><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 9:00 AM \u2013 5:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Fukuoka_Food_Trip\"\/>24. Fukuoka Food Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>But one thing we never fail to do when in Fukuoka? Eat. A Fukuoka things-to-do list without food? That\u2019s criminal! We have to talk about food. <strong>Fukuoka is the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen<\/strong>, that rich, creamy pork-bone broth that\u2019s comfort in a bowl. Whether it\u2019s at the legendary chain like Ichiran or a local favorite ramen-ya like Shin Shin, one slurp and you\u2019ll understand why this city takes its noodles so seriously.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t stop there. At night, head to the <strong>yatai<\/strong>, open-air food stalls that pop up along the riverbanks, especially in Nakasu. Here you can eat like a local, shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers, enjoying yakitori, tempura, and ramen under the night sky.<\/p>\n<p>Food is the heartbeat of the prefecture. So yes, come for the ramen\u2026but stay for everything else. And we\u2019ll be sharing with you some of the best food places we tried in our next post.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Shopping\"\/>25. Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>We can\u2019t end this list without shopping. Retail therapy in Japan is always fun and rewarding, and the same holds true for Fukuoka. Within the city proper, you\u2019ll find malls and department stores, but perhaps the most iconic is <strong>Canal City Hakata<\/strong>, a massive entertainment complex often called a \u201ccity within a city.\u201d It\u2019s got everything \u2014 shops, restaurants, a theater, a fountain show, even a small river flowing right through the middle. You can literally eat ramen, shop luxury brands, and catch a light show without stepping outside.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33887\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33887\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" www.w3.org=\"\" 2000=\"\" svg\"%20viewbox=\"0%200%201200%20745\" %3e%3c=\"\" svg%3e\"=\"\" alt=\"Canal City Hakata Fountain\" width=\"1200\" height=\"745\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33887\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-350x217.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-1042x647.jpg 1042w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain.jpg\" alt=\"Canal City Hakata Fountain\" width=\"1200\" height=\"745\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-350x217.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thepoortraveler.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Canal-City-Hakata-Fountain-1042x647.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canal City Hakata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One thing we haven\u2019t set foot on yet but is on our to-visit list is <strong>The Outlets Kitakyushu<\/strong>, an open-air complex featuring top brands at discounted prices.<\/p>\n<p>And if you didn\u2019t have time for shopping, you can maybe still do it at the newly renovated <strong>Fukuoka Airport\u2019s Duty Free shops<\/strong>. It has been expanded to about four times its previous size, reaching roughly 6,000 m\u00b2. There\u2019s a strong focus on Japanese brands.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Fukuoka\"\/>Where to Stay in Fukuoka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>The city has two major wards \u2014 Hakata and Tenjin. These two are dotted with restaurants, shopping establishments, and accommodations. Most of the attractions are found on Hakata side, while a lot of budget hotels are located in Tenjin. Here are the top budget hotels\/hostels in Fukuoka as rated by travelers online.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 Use <strong>AGODATPT<\/strong> for 10% off on select hotels! \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>The Poor Traveler readers and followers can now use a special discount code to score 10% discount, up to USD 100 (roughly PHP 5700)! 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