Do you like shrines? Then Fukuoka is your place to be. Located in the north of Kyushu, the prefecture has the third biggest number of shrines in Japan. There over 3,000 shrines in Fukuoka and that’s more than Tokyo or Kyoto has got. Here are the list of 10 selected shrines that covers major ones to lesser known ones.

Nowadays, Airbnb is a popular lodging website service used by people all over the world. There are many places in Hakata, Fukuoka as well, which is known as “The Entrance to Asia.” Foreign tourists, just like yourself, are also able to find many comfortable, spacious places where you can feel safe when you stay there. We hope you get to enjoy some of the recommended Airbnb properties in Hakata, Fukuoka that we have introduced here!

Every year, hanami season is when the parks become painted in pink from blooming cherry blossoms in March and April. There are tons of hanami spots throughout Japan, but you can only enjoy the sight of the cherry blossoms once a year. Here are some hanami spots around Fukuoka, an area also popular for cuisine and sightseeing.

On this page we would like to show you some of the popular attractions of Oita city. Oita is logistically ideal to visit Spa resorts such as the famous Yufu, but the city itself also doesn’t lack awesome things to see and do! So make sure to take notes when you head out to the neighborhood!

If you happen to base your vacation in Fukuoka, why not visit some of many amazing spots around Kyushu Island? Here is a list of 23 great places where you can visit by making a day trip from Fukuoka.

There is a wide variety of interesting architectures in Kyushu with some of them embracing east-meet-west elements. Here are our 10 selection of the must-see historical architects in Kyushu.

Tamaseseri Festival is one of the rituals held during the New Year festive in Fukuoka.

The Karatsu Kunchi is a major festival held in Kyushu which is also an important folk cultural property.

In Japan, the number of trainspotters have increased, leading to them being called “Tetsu-chan” or “Tetsuko” (“tetsu” being derived from “tetsudou,” or railroad). Among Japanese transpotters, the railways especially treasured are those of JR Kyushu. This is a choice selection of trains that you might want to ride in order to examine the car body and the interior more closely.