FAMILY FUN IN
FUKUOKA
JAPAN
Looking for an authentic Japanese experience? The lesser-known Fukuoka prefecture on Kyushu Island is the perfect place to immerse yourself in traditional culture, history and food
Opening image: Futamigaura Bay in Fukuoka
Kokura
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Kokura Castle
The Birthplace Of Yaki Udon
Old Port Town
Hire bikes to explore the charming port town of Mojiko, which along with Kokura was one of five towns that merged to form the city of Kitakyushu in 1963. Many of its brick buildings, such as the landmark Neo-Renaissance-style Mojiko Station, were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Cruise the Kanmon Strait
Book a 20-minute sunset or evening cruise from Kaikyo Plaza to take in the scenery of the Kanmon Strait, which separates Kyushu Island from Honshu Island. There are many restaurants offering local delicacies, such as blowfish and a baked curry topped with melted cheese and a soft-boiled egg.
Image: Kitakyushu international friendship memorial library
Mojiko
Itoshima
Peninsula
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Futamigaura Bay
History, Culture and Nature Experiences
WHEN TO GO
MARCH TO MAY
Spring is especially popular for cherry blossom viewing, the weather is generally mild and pleasant, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
JUNE TO AUG
If you enjoy summer festivities and don't mind the heat and humidity, summer can also be a vibrant time to experience the city's lively atmosphere.
SEP TO NOV
Fukuoka hosts various traditional festivals and events during autumn, when the maple trees also turn a golden colour.