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Details About Fukuoka
Destinations » Asia » China - Japan - Korea » Fukuoka
Not only is it incredibly fun to say, but Fukuoka (that's Foo-koo-oh-ka) also boasts incredible sights like the country's biggest hotel, longest bar and largest cinema complex. This cosmopolitan center has spent the last few years transforming into a vibrant, modern city just for you - or, at least, just for worldly travelers like you. Dive into all the shopping, dining, sports and culture you can imagine, with plenty of helpful information offices and efficient subway stations along the way.
Attractions
If you're up for a bit of local history, check out the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum. There you'll explore a 150-year-old home filled with authentic everyday objects. Or watch artisans create the famed Hakata-ori cloth - used for kimono (obi) sashes and sumo loincloths.
Activities
- Check out Canal City Hakata - a massive shopping and entertainment complex wrapped around a man-made canal that features huge jets of water.
- Shop the high-rise and underground boutiques of the Tenjin district and keep your eyes peeled for the car-sized LCD video screens.
- Go neon along the Naka River in Nakasu - Western Japan's largest entertainment district.
- Explore the ruins of Fukuoka Castle in Ohori-Koen Park and take in the amazing views from this hilltop refuge.
- Visit traditional Japanese shrines and temples in the Hakata Ward, including Shofukuji Temple, Tochoji Temple and the Kushida Shrine.
Shopping
It's hard not to find boutique or window-shopping opportunities in Fukuoka. But if you want local crafts like the popular clay Hakata dolls or silk obi sashes, be sure to stop by the Tenjin district.
Currency
The yen (JPY) is the currency of Japan.
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