[FUKUOKA] Experience more Japan | JNTO

Experience more Japan
Discover lesser-known Western Japan
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No matter how many times you visit, there’s more to Japan than you have ever imagined.
Travel with us through Western Japan as we explore its hidden delights, rich history, culture and breathtaking natural beauty.

■TripNotes

Spot1:Itoshima Peninsula
“”Itoshima Peninsula”” is 1 hour away from the center of Fukuoka. On these beautiful beaches you can enjoy barbecue and surfing. Amongst them, Sakurai Futamigaura is particularly known for its beautiful sunset.
If you go inland, you can go trekking into 1000 meters high mountains and witness stunning waterfalls. If you visit in the winter, don’t forget to try the famous oysters at the Oyster House (Kakigoya).

Spot2:Hakata stalls
Speaking of gourmet, look no further than Fukuoka’s street food. At night the town lights up with numerous food stalls frequented by both tourists and locals.
The food stalls don’t just serve delicious food, but also create an ambiance to help interact with other people who have gathered. They are open from 6 pm until dawn where you can have Ramen, Yakitori, and other local dishes of Fukuoka along with alcoholic beverages and you can also spend time with the local people.

Spot2:Mojiko Retro
Mojiko, which prospered from coal export in the 19th century, still has many western style buildings that were popular at the time. It’s a popular spot with over 2 million tourists visiting each year, and has retro buildings that are still being used as libraries, cafés and restaurants.
The town lights up at night and you can take an evening stroll while enjoying the sights of Mojiko port and the Kanmon Straits.

Food:Hakata Ramen
Fukuoka boasts of its “”Hakata Ramen””. What makes this Ramen special is its thick pork bone soup stock. The pork bone is boiled at a high temperature for quite a long time so that the gelatin from the bone melts, making the soup thicker.
Taste the deliciousness of the thick pork soup mixed with Hakata style superfine noodles.

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