Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Fukuoka, Japan
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3.7 km
83 m
Experience Fukuoka in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in FukuokaIndividual Sights in FukuokaSight 1: Wakahachimangu
Wakahachimangu is a shrine located at 1-29-47 Hakata Station, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is also known as "Hachiman" and is known nationwide as the god of evil and calamity.
Sight 2: Hakata Sennen-no-Mon Gate
Hakata Sennen Gate is a gate located on Jotenji Street in front of Hakata Station, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Sight 3: Shōfuku-ji Temple
Shōfuku-ji (聖福寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Gokushōmachi neighborhood of Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. It belongs to the Rinzai school Myōshin-ji-branch of Japanese Zen. Its sangō prefix is Ankokuzan (安国山). It was founded by Eisai with support from Minamoto no Yoritomo, is the oldest Zen temple in Japan. Its precincts were designated a National Historic Site in 1969.
Sight 4: Ryuguji Temple
Ryuguji Temple is a temple of the Jodo sect located in Reizumi-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Reisen. The main temple is Saint Kannon.
Sight 5: Tōchō-ji Temple
Tōchō-ji (東長寺) is a Shingon temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Nangakuzan (南岳山). It was founded by Kūkai in 806, making it the oldest Shingon temple on the island of Kyushu.
Sight 6: Mangyoji Temple
Mangyoji Temple is a temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Sight 7: Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
"Hakata Machiya" Furusato Kan is an experiential learning facility located in Reizumi-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Sight 8: Kushida Shrine
Kushida-jinja (櫛田神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Dedicated to Amaterasu and Susanoo, it is said to have been founded in 757. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is centred on the shrine.
Sight 9: 川上音次郎像
Kawakami Otojirō was a Japanese actor and comedian.
Sight 10: Former Prefectural Hall & Official Guest House
Former Fukuoka Prefectural Public Hall of the Hall (Kyukukuken Kokkenkin Kinkan) is an important cultural property architecture in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Located in Tenjin Central Park.
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