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FUKUOKA HOTELSFukuoka Hotels GUARANTEED LOWEST RATES - save up to 70% off Fukuoka Hotels - Fukuoka Guide - Fukuoka attractions, map, and pictures.Fukuoka, also known by its traditional name Hakata, is the largest city on the Japanese island of Kyushu with a population of about 1.41 million making Fukuoka the 9th largest in Japan. Hakata Station is the southern terminus of the Shinkansen (bullet train) going from Osaka, Tokyo, and beyond. The final leg of the Shinkansen going to Kagoshima is currently under construction and due to open in Spring 2011.
Fukuoka and HakataHistorically Hakata and Fukuoka were two separate cities divided by the central river, but as the size of the two cities grew they were joined into the one, Fukuoka city. Hakata-ku is now merely one ward of Fukuoka city. Fukuoka really has two centres of activity; Hakata and Tenjin. Most Japanese refer to Fukuoka as Hakata and given the main Japan Railways station is located in Hakata (JR Hakata Station) this is understandable. Fukuoka a Gourmet CityFukuoka is a gourmet city known as the birthplace of Hakata ramen, Motsunabe (beef or pork offal hotpot) and Mizutaki (chicken broth hotpot). If you feel like enjoying a local lifestyle, try Yatai around Tenjin and Nakasu area. Yatai is a specialty of Fukuoka, attracting people with a variety of meals including ramen, oden (hotpot dish), yakitori (grilled chicken), tempura, gyoza, and much more. Popular Yatai always have people queue up.
Fukuoka Temples & ShrinesDue to its location, Fukuoka had served a significant role as a gateway to Asian countries since the early days. Therefore, Fukuoka has a rich history. Among its famous shrines and temples are, Kushida shrine, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and Komyozenji Temple. Particularly the later two are highly recommended places to visit.
Canal City HakataCanal City Hakata is commercial complex is built around an artificial canal, consisting of hotels, a theatre, a movie theatre, shops, restaurants, specialty stores and showrooms. Canal City Hakata features very distinctive architecture which helps to make it a major tourist attraction. Canal City Hakata located next to the main entertainment district of Fukuoka.
Fukuoka Traditional Crafts
Fukuoka has many
traditional craftworks including Hakata Ningyo (doll), Hakata
Magemono (container and lunchbox made with the skin of cherry and
cedar trees), Hakata Koma (spinning top), Hakata Ori (textile) and
Hakata Hariko. Hakata doll is originated in the early 17th century
when the clay used to make roof tile was diverted to make dolls. The
excellent curves and real facial expressions of Hakata dolls capture
people’s hearts and this beautiful craft received high reputation at
the international exhibition in Paris and other places in 19th
century. Today, Hakata doll represents the art of Japan and they are
chosen as gifts for distinguished guests from overseas and also
exported to other countries. It is designated as Fukuoka City's
Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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Last edited on 19/11/09