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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.

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FUKUOKA and HAKATA

Historically 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 CITY

Fukuoka - People queuing for yatai meal

Fukuoka 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 ATTRACTIONS

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

FUKUOKA LANDMARKS
	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. It has now been preserved along with some reconstructed prefabricate concrete towers constructed during the 1950s and 1960s.
	Canal City Hakata (Fukuoka) 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.
	Fukuoka Tower is a 234 metre tower located close to the seaside. Fukuoka Tower has three observation decks for stunning views of Fukuoka.
	Kyushu National Museum is major museum located just outside Fukuoka city in Dazaifu. Kyushu National Museum focuses on the historical interaction of the region with Asia.
FUKUOKA TEMPLES AND SHRINES
Due 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 and this is see through the temples and shrines of Fukuoka. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and Komyozenji Temple are highly recommended places to visit.
	Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine features some very beautiful Japanese gardens.
	Komyozenji Temple in Dazaifu near Fukuoka, features two styles of Japanese garden; a stone zen garden plus a stone and moss garden.
	Kushida Shrine of Hakata (Fukuoka) is widely known as Okushida-san. Kushida Shrine of Hakata dates back to 757.
	Mangyoji Temple of Hakata (Fukuoka) is established by Shoku in 1529.
	Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata (Fukuoka) is believed to be the first of the approximately 2000 Sumiyoshi Shrine throughout Japan.

Canal City Hakata

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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FUKUOKA SURROUNDING ATTRACTIONS

	BEPPU Beppu is a city on the island of Kyushu which is famous for its traditional Japanese bath houses, onsen built around natural hot springs.
	KAGOSHIMA Kagoshima, located on the south western tip of Kyushu, is frequently referred to as the "Naples of Japan", as it features a semi tropical climate, a bay side location and is dominated by a massive volcano, Sakurajima.
	KUMAMOTO Kumamoto is a city on the island of Kyushu which is famous for its Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Park, a beautiful Japanese garden.
	NAGASAKI Nagasaki is the largest city and capital of the island of Kyushu. Nagasaki is famous for having an atomic bomb dropped on it, but it also has long and diverse history, much of which survived the bombing.

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