FUKUOKA, 3 OCTOBER 2019

GREAT FOOD AND FASCINATING CULTURE IN FUKUOKA

Émile Ntamack visited to the city of Fukuoka, the largest city in Kyushu area. There, he enjoyed local cuisine and visited some of the popular tourist spots, including Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

FUKUOKA IS FOR FOODIES

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Trying Tonkotsu Ramen

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Dining at a yatai

If you come to Fukuoka, you can try a variety of foods. It’s a lot of fun to walk around and check out the famous food stalls in Hakata. Émile tried authentic wagyu (Japanese beef) skewers, and moved on to Nakasu Kawabata, a neighborhood brimming with historical significance. He enjoyed various foods at the local yatai (food stall) called Kenzo. He ate a full Fukuoka-style feast featuring motsunabe (hot pot of beef or pork intestines), yaki ramen (fried noodles), and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

ACCESS

FROM TOKYO TO FUKUOKA AIRPORT

Take a plane(About 2 hours).

FROM FUKUOKA AIRPORT TO NAKASUKAWABATA STATION

Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line(About 10 minutes).

AN OASIS OF WATER AND GREENERY

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Ohori Park on a sunny day

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A symbolic building in Ohori Park

Ohori Park is so nice and relaxing, and the pond is beautiful—it’s a perfect spot where families can spend a day.—Émile Ntamack

If you’re traveling in Fukuoka and looking for a place to relax, you should visit Ohori Park. Especially nice on sunny days, visitors can take in the sights while walking the peaceful trail around a picturesque pond.

ACCESS

FROM FUKUOKA AIRPORT TO OHORI PARK

Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line to Tōjinmachi Station. Take a walk (About 30minutes).

FROM NAKASUKAWABATA STATION TO OHORI PARK

Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line to Tōjinmachi Station. Take a walk (About 15 minutes).

CULTURAL WONDERS

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Kego Shrine, located downtown

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Émile poses at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Émile visited Kego Shrine and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Kego Shrine is where local lords used to worship, and has played a part in historical battles. Meanwhile, Dazaifu Tenmangu is one of the most important Tenmangu shrines (those dedicated to scholarship) in Japan. Of all the shrines that Émile visited, this one was his favorite.

ACCESS

FROM FUKUOKA AIRPORT TO KEGO SHRINE

Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line to Tenjin Station. Take a walk (About 20 minutes).

FROM FUKUOKA AIRPORT TO DAZAIFU TENMANGU

Take a bus to Dazaifu Station. Take a walk (About 30 minutes).

FUKUOKA

The largest city in Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture is one of Japan’s gateways to mainland Asia. It’s also the location of Shofukuji, the first Zen temple in Japan. If you’re there at the right time of year, you shouldn’t miss the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, which sees teams race one-ton floats around the Hakata neighborhood.
Access from Tokyo by plane 1 h 35 mins ~
Access from Tokyo by bullet train 5 hours ~

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STADIUM INFORMATION

FUKUOKA HAKATANOMORI STADIUM

This stadium is close to Fukuoka International Airport, and ringed by the forests. It also offers great views of on-field action.
- Fukuoka City Subway “Kuko Line” from Hakata Station to Fukuoka Kuko, change to shuttle bus: About 15 minutes.

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FUKUOKA

The largest city in Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture is one of Japan’s gateways to mainland Asia. It’s also the location of Shofukuji, the first Zen temple in Japan. If you’re there at the right time of year, you shouldn’t miss the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, which sees teams race one-ton floats around the Hakata neighborhood.
Access from Tokyo by plane 1 h 35 mins ~
Access from Tokyo by bullet train 5 hours ~

MORE INFO

STADIUM INFORMATION

FUKUOKA HAKATANOMORI STADIUM

This stadium is close to Fukuoka International Airport, and ringed by the forests. It also offers great views of on-field action.
- Fukuoka City Subway “Kuko Line” from Hakata Station to Fukuoka Kuko, change to shuttle bus: About 15 minutes.

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