Overview
Fukuoka Prefecture offers a rich blend of city excitement, spiritual sites, and local flavors. In the capital, Fukuoka City, enjoy the skyline from Fukuoka Port Tower, then explore lively yatai food stalls serving Hakata ramen and mentaiko. The city buzzes with energy but stays close to its roots with castles, museums, and seaside parks.
Just a short ride away, Dazaifu welcomes visitors with quiet charm and deep history. Walk beneath red torii gates to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to the god of learning, and stop by the Kyushu National Museum to see Japan’s ancient ties with Asia.
Whether you’re drawn to bustling streets or peaceful paths, Fukuoka Prefecture has something for every traveler—and it’s all easy to reach by Shinkansen or plane.
