Fukuoka

A curated guide to Fukuoka, Japan: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Ohori Park 4.5★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Uminonakamichi Seaside Park 4.5★ (5,300 reviews) · National park
  3. Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum 4.4★ (3,000 reviews) · War museum
  4. Maizuru Park 4.3★ (7,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Fukuoka City Museum 4.3★ (6,000 reviews) · Museum
  6. Fukuoka Art Museum 4.3★ (4,700 reviews) · Art museum
  7. Kyushu National Museum 4.3★ (10,000 reviews) · National museum
  8. Fukuoka Tower 4.2★ (23,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Gyukatsu Motomura Fukuoka Parco Branch 4.9★ (15,000 reviews) · Tonkatsu restaurant
  2. Tsukishima Monja Tamatoya Tenjin 4.9★ (5,300 reviews) · Monjayaki restaurant
  3. Hakata Meidai Yoshizuka Unagiya 4.4★ (9,100 reviews) · Unagi restaurant
  4. CHIKAE Fukuoka Seafood Restaurant 4.3★ (3,700 reviews) · Japanese
  5. Hakata Issou Honten 4.0★ (6,900 reviews) · Ramen
  6. Manly 4.5★ (1,500 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin Cafe 4.5★ (1,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
  8. Itookashi 4.4★ (1,400 reviews) · Japanese

Where to drink

  1. Notime Mixology Bar (ノータイム ミクソロジー バー) 5.0★ (1,200 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  2. Music Bar SIDE:K Fukuoka 4.8★ (367 reviews) · Bar
  3. Barr Nowhere 4.9★ (255 reviews) · Bar
  4. BAR LINXAS 4.9★ (252 reviews) · Bar
  5. Sam’s Bar 4.9★ (225 reviews) · Bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Fukuoka?

With 26 notable sights and 20 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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