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Day 5 Fukuoka

Nanzoin Temple

Nanzoin Temple is one of the most prominent Buddhist sites in Fukuoka, renowned worldwide for its massive reclining Buddha statue (Nehanzo). The statue stretches 41 meters long, stands 11 meters high, and weighs over 300 tons, making it the largest bronze reclining Buddha in the world.
Completed in 1995, the statue was built to enshrine sacred relics of the historical Buddha and two disciples. The... read more

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a sprawling public park and resort located on a narrow sand peninsula between Hakata Bay and the Genkai Sea. The area was originally a Japanese and later a U.S. military base before its transformation into a public park in 1972. Its expansive grounds are divided into multiple zones, catering to visitors of all ages and providing a full range of seasonal, recreational... read more

Ohori Park

Ohori Park is a large public park in central Fukuoka, inspired by West Lake in Hangzhou, China. The main feature is a large pond with three small islands connected by elegant stone and wooden bridges, ideal for photography and sightseeing. At night, bridges and islands are beautifully illuminated. A 2 km walking and jogging path surrounds the pond, popular among walkers, joggers, and cyclists.
Vis... read more

Fukuoka Castle Ruins

Built by Kuroda Nagamasa after Tokugawa Ieyasu’s victory at the Battle of Sekigahara in the early 17th century, Fukuoka Castle was the largest castle in Kyushu, with multi-layered stone walls and complex moats. Known as "Maizuru Castle" or the "Castle of the Dancing Crane," most of the structures were dismantled after the Meiji Restoration, leaving only massive stone foundations and some wat... read more

Maizuru Park

Maizuru Park serves as one of Fukuoka’s most beloved city parks, offering a relaxing escape surrounded by greenery, open lawns, and scenic pathways. The park is especially known for its seasonal beauty, transforming with the flowers of each season and providing peaceful spaces for walking, resting, and enjoying nature.
The highlight of the park is its 1,000+ cherry trees, which burst into co... read more

Marizon

Marizon is a picturesque resort complex built on an artificial island, linked to Momochi Seaside Park by a wooden walkway. Its Mediterranean-style architecture, terracotta roofs, white walls, and seaside terraces make it a popular spot for photography, romantic walks, and sunset viewing. Widely recognized as a date destination, Marizon provides a relaxing seaside atmosphere combined with phot... read more

Momochi Seaside Park

Momochi Seaside Park (officially Seaside Momochi Beach Park) is Fukuoka City’s premier seaside destination, built on reclaimed land along Hakata Bay. The one-kilometer stretch of artificial white sand is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and beach sports like volleyball or soccer.
Beyond the beach, the Central Lawn Area (Jigyohama) offers a large open green space where visitors relax, enjoy pi... read more

Hakata Port Tower

Hakata Port Tower, completed in 1964, is the youngest of the famed “Six Tower Brothers” designed by architect Dr. Tachū Naitō, the visionary behind Tokyo Tower. Standing 103 meters tall, the tower combines architectural elegance with functional engineering, offering a safe and earthquake-resistant lattice steel structure characteristic of Naitō’s post-war designs.
Primarily built... read more

Kushida Shrine

Kushida Shrine is one of Fukuoka’s oldest and most revered Shinto shrines. Founded by Emperor Kōken in 757 AD and restored by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1587, it functions as the tutelary shrine of Hakata, earning the love and respect of local residents who call it "O-Kushida-san."
The main deities enshrined here are Ohatanushi no Mikoto, Amaterasu-Omikami (the Sun Goddess), and Susanowo-no-Mikot... read more

Tōchōji Temple

Founded in 806 AD by the revered monk Kūkai (Kobo Daishi) immediately after his studies in China, Tōchōji Temple is the oldest Shingon temple on Kyushu Island. Later, it became the family temple and burial ground for the powerful Kuroda Clan, feudal lords of Fukuoka.
The temple is a masterpiece of traditional Japanese wooden architecture and features several key attractions:

Fukuoka Great Buddha... read more