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Fukuoka is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyūshū in Japan, across the Tsushima Strait from South Korea's Busan.

Attractions

Sky Dream Fukuoka, located in Fukuoka city's western ward, is one of the world's largest ferris wheels at a height of 120 metres(about 400 feet). Fukuoka Castle located adjacent to Ohori Koen (Park) features the remaining stone walls and ramparts left after a devastating fire during the upheaval of the Meiji Restoration. Ohori Park is also the location of one of Fukuoka city`s four major art galleries. There is a newly opened Kyūshū National Museum in nearby Daizaifu.
The Marine Park Uminonakamichi is located on a narrow cape on the northern side of the Bay of Hakata. The park has an amusement park, petting zoo, gardens, beaches, a hotel, and a large marine aquarium.

Fukuoka Art Museum - In Ohori Park; contains a wide selection of contemporary and other art from around the world.

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum - contains art from various countries of Asia.

Fukuoka city Museum - displays a broad range of items from the region's history, including a spectacular gold seal.

Genko Historical Museum (Museum of the Mongol Invasion) - In Higashi Koen (East Park); displays Japanese and Mongolian arms and armor from the 13th century as well as paintings on historical subjects.

Hakata Michiya Folk Museum - Dedicated to displaying the tradtional ways of life, speech, and culture of the Fukuoka region.





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			Websites for Fukuoka FUKUOKA city online Fukuoka Hotels/Accommodations & Reservations Fukuoka Now We have no traveler comments for Fukuoka, Japan. Help us and your fellow travelers and be the first. Click here to log your comments. Thank you. Welcome to Fukuoka Fukuoka is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyūshū in Japan, across the Tsushima Strait from South Korea's Busan. Attractions Sky Dream Fukuoka, located in Fukuoka city's western ward, is one of the world's largest ferris wheels at a height of 120 metres(about 400 feet). Fukuoka Castle located adjacent to Ohori Koen (Park) features the remaining stone walls and ramparts left after a devastating fire during the upheaval of the Meiji Restoration. Ohori Park is also the location of one of Fukuoka city`s four major art galleries. There is a newly opened Kyūshū National Museum in nearby Daizaifu. The Marine Park Uminonakamichi is located on a narrow cape on the northern side of the Bay of Hakata. The park has an amusement park, petting zoo, gardens, beaches, a hotel, and a large marine aquarium. Fukuoka Art Museum - In Ohori Park; contains a wide selection of contemporary and other art from around the world. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum - contains art from various countries of Asia. Fukuoka city Museum - displays a broad range of items from the region's history, including a spectacular gold seal. Genko Historical Museum (Museum of the Mongol Invasion) - In Higashi Koen (East Park); displays Japanese and Mongolian arms and armor from the 13th century as well as paintings on historical subjects. Hakata Michiya Folk Museum - Dedicated to displaying the tradtional ways of life, speech, and culture of the Fukuoka region.