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1. www.japan-guide.com › e › e2161Fukuoka Travel Guide - What to do in Fukuoka City

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   Fukuoka is a vibrant harbor city with a rich history and culture. Explore its attractions, festivals, side trips, hotels and more in this comprehensive guide.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FukuokaFukuoka - Wikipedia

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   Fukuoka. /  33.59000°N 130.40167°E  / 33.59000; 130.40167. Fukuoka ( Japanese: 福岡市, Fukuoka-shi, [ɸɯ̥kɯokaꜜɕi] ⓘ) is the sixth-largest city in Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times.

   • First official recorded: 57 AD
   • Prefecture: Fukuoka Prefecture

   • Country: Japan
   • Region: Kyushu

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4. en.japantravel.com › fukuokaFukuoka Guide: Things to do in Fukuoka - Japan Travel

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   Fukuoka is the southern metropolis of Japan and the gateway to Kyushu Island. Explore its culture, food, nightlife, attractions, events and more with Japan Travel's comprehensive guide.

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5. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › top-things-to-doTop things to do Fukuoka, Japan - Lonely Planet

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   • Join the nightly dinner party at the city’s yatai street food stalls. Nowhere can you experience Fukuoka’s incredible food culture more than when sitting down at a yatai.
   • Bask in yesteryear on Hakata Kawabata-dōri shopping street. Hakata Kawabata-dōri is a lively shopping arcade of more than 100 local stores, from clothing and local wares to fresh produce and restaurants.
   • Honor the deity of learning and culture at the Dazaifu Tenman-gū Shrine. Enveloped in 1100 years of history, Dazaifu Tenman-gū is dedicated to the ninth-century scholar Sugawara Michizane, who is enshrined here as Tenjin: the Shinto deity of learning, culture and the arts.
   • Check out the city from Fukuoka Tower and other viewpoints. Head up the 234m-tall (768ft) Fukuoka Tower, the tallest seaside tower in Japan, for unimpeded panoramic views of the city, sea and mountains.

6. gofukuoka.jpFUKUOKA CITY Official Tourist Guide

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

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7. www.lonelyplanet.com › japan › kyushuFukuoka travel - Lonely Planet | Japan, Asia

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   Discover Fukuoka, Japan's eighth-largest city and a cultural touchpoint of Kyūshū. Explore its attractions, activities, articles and guidebooks with Lonely Planet.

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   Is Fukuoka a city?

   • Fukuoka is the most populous city on Kyūshū island, followed by Kitakyushu. It is the largest city and metropolitan area west of Keihanshin. The city was designated by government ordinance on April 1, 1972. Greater Fukuoka, with a population of 2.5 million people (2005 census), is part of the heavily industrialized Fukuoka–Kitakyushu zone.

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   When did Fukuoka become a city?

   • The city was designated by government ordinance on April 1, 1972. Greater Fukuoka, with a population of 2.5 million people (2005 census), is part of the heavily industrialized Fukuoka–Kitakyushu zone. As of 2015, Fukuoka is Japan's sixth largest city, having passed the population of Kobe.

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   What to do in Fukuoka?

   • Discover the top attractions in Fukuoka, the gateway to the Kyushu region in south-western Japan. Shop at Canal City, eat ramen at a yatai stall, visit the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in summer or the plum blossoms of Daizaifu Tenmangu in spring.

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   Why is Fukuoka important?

   • Fukuoka (福岡) is Kyushu 's largest and one of Japan's ten most populated cities. Because of its closeness to the Asian mainland (closer to Seoul than to Tokyo ), Fukuoka has been an important harbor city for many centuries and was chosen by the Mongol invasion forces as their landing point in the 13th century.

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9. www.japan.travel › en › destinationsFukuoka City | Fukuoka | Kyushu | Destinations | Travel Japan ...

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   Discover Fukuoka, Japan's fifth largest city and a gateway to Kyushu island. Enjoy its friendly people, fantastic seafood, ramen, festivals, nature and more.