12 Sights in Fukuoka, Japan (with Map and Images)

Kushida-jinja (櫛田神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Dedicated to Amaterasu and Susanoo, it is said to have been founded in 757. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is centred on the shrine.

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Nishi-kōen (西公園, Nishi-kōen) is an urban park (scenic park) operated by Fukuoka Prefecture located in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. In addition, Nishi Park is also the administrative place name of the ward (a single town name without a chome) that includes the park in the town area, and housing has been displayed in the entire area. The town covers an area of 27.39 hectares (of which 17.0 hectares are parks). The population is 1,182 as of the end of September 2022. The postal code is 810-0061.

Wikipedia: 西公園 (福岡市) (JA)

Maizuru Park is a park (general park) centered on the Honmaru Ruins of Fukuoka Castle in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The current administrative place name, including the park, is the castle. Located adjacent to the eastern part of Ohori Park in the center of Fukuoka City, it is a place of relaxation for citizens. About 500 cherry trees are planted in the castle ruins, and every spring it is crowded with many cherry blossom viewers.

Wikipedia: 舞鶴公園 (JA)

Higashi Park (東公園, Higashi-kōen) is an urban park (general park) operated by Fukuoka Prefecture located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is also the administrative place name (a single town name without a chome setting) that includes the park. Housing labeling has been implemented in all areas. The area is 25.05 hectares. The population is 332 as of the end of September 2022. The postal code is 812-0045.

Wikipedia: 東公園 (福岡市) (JA)

Shengli Temple is a Rilianzong Temple located in the central district of Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The mountain name is Zhengxing Mountain. Old Benshan is Miaojue Temple in Kyoto, which is close to learning from the law. In the territory, there is the cemetery of the army general Akashi Yuanjiro (born in Daimyo Town nearby) and the monument of the Southwest War Conquest Army.

Wikipedia: 勝立寺 (福岡市) (JA)

Sōfuku-ji (崇福寺) is a Rinzai temple in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Yokodakezan (横岳山). The temple was founded by the monk Tan'e (湛慧) in Dazaifu in 1240, but was moved to its present location in 1600 after it became the Kuroda family temple.

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Garuda Indonesia Flight 865 was a scheduled international flight from Fukuoka, Japan, to Jakarta, Indonesia via Bali, Indonesia. On 13 June 1996, Flight 865 crashed on its takeoff from runway 16 at Fukuoka Airport. Three of the 275 on board suffered fatal injuries in the accident.

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Marukumayama Kofun (丸隈山古墳, Marukumayama Kofun) is a front and rear burial mound located at the foot of Mount Kōso in Shūfune-ji, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is designated as a national historic site as one of the "Imajuku Kofun Group".

Wikipedia: 丸隈山古墳 (JA)

Shōfuku-ji (聖福寺) is a Rinzai temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Ankokuzan (安国山). It was founded by Eisai with support from Minamoto no Yoritomo, and construction was completed in 1195, making it the oldest Zen temple in Japan.

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Tōchō-ji (東長寺) is a Shingon temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Nangakuzan (南岳山). It was founded by Kūkai in 806, making it the oldest Shingon temple on the island of Kyushu.

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Najima Water Aerodrome (名島水airfield) was a seaplane airfield located near the mouth of the Tatara River in Tatara Village, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture (present-day Meijima 1-1, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City).

Wikipedia: 名島水上飛行場 (JA)

Kanesō Usada was a warlord from the Sengoku period to the early Edo period. His nickname is Tadashi Hayato. Served Toyotomi Hideyori. The predecessor of Kanesō is said to be Iwami Jutarō, known for his lectures.

Wikipedia: 薄田兼相 (JA)