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Fukuoka <strong>Travel</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Things To See<br />
Attend the Gion Yamakasa<br />
To get a feel of the customs and traditions of Fukuoka, planning your trip to coincide with<br />
the Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a must. This festival is an annual celebration held in early<br />
July, and it features a float racing contest, where the different Hakata neighbourhoods<br />
design their own floats and race five kilometres through the city centre.<br />
Explore the Fukuoka Castle Ruins<br />
Constructed in the early 1600s, the Fukuoka Castle served as the residence of the<br />
ruling Kuroda clan, headed by Kuroda Nagamasa. Because in many minds it represented<br />
feudalism in Kyushu, there were many attempts to tear the castle down after the Meiji<br />
Restoration.<br />
Gardens in Fukuoka<br />
Today, the complex consists of wall ruins, some turrets, guard towers, and gates. It is<br />
mainly a park that offers walking trails and fantastic viewing spots from which to see<br />
cherry blossoms or autumn leaves at the right times of year.<br />
Relax at the parks<br />
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Ohori Park – Centrally located, Ohori Park is a public park that offers walking<br />
and running trails, a pond, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a pavilion over<br />
the water.<br />
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park – A great place for a family outing, the<br />
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park lies close to the bay, with a small amusement park,<br />
a zoo, a water park, flower gardens, picnic spaces, and playgrounds.<br />
Eat at Yatai (food stalls) – ©JNTO<br />
Visit the Shofukuji Temple<br />
The first ever Zen temple built in <strong>Japan</strong>, the Shofukuki was constructed in 1195 and was home to Zen Buddhism’s Rinzai sect. The complex<br />
consists of the main temple, several smaller wooden buildings, gardens, gates, and a small pond.<br />
Eat at Yatai (food stalls)<br />
Yatai, or open air food stalls, are recognised as one of the trademarks of Fukuoka. Each stall can seat about six to eight people, and offers a<br />
wide selection of local cuisine, such as ramen, yakitori, and oden, as well as different beverages.<br />
At 6 pm, these food stands start to operate, and they quickly fill up with people. Seeing long lines outside each stall is common, as everyone<br />
waits to get seated.<br />
Yatai are usually open Mondays to Saturdays, except when the weather is really bad.<br />
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