Fukuoka, a city with a lot to offer

Fukuoka is located on the north coast of Kyushu – Japan. Ranked in the 10th position of the most livable cities in the world according to Monocle magazine. Fukuoka is praised for its green spaces in its metropolitan area, which was awarded the title of city in 1972 by ordinance of the major government.

When to go…

Its climate is generally mild, the average temperature is 17 °. From June to July it is the rainy season, then the summer follows with temperature can exceed 30 ° even at night. Autumn has a pleasant climate and incredible views, but it is usually a time of typhoons. Winter is very cold, but it is rare that the temperature is below 0 °, but you can expect several centimeters of snow cover with a maximum of 5cm. The best time to visit Fukuoka is in the spring when Sakura trees bloom and the weather is pleasant.

Things you can do in Fukuoka

Visit Maizuru Park overlooking Fukuoka Castle, which is filled with lights at night.

Go shopping at Canal city Hakata , where you can buy everything you have in mind and enjoy the shows of dancing fountains to the rhythm of the music every hour.

Canal city Hakata

If you are looking for tranquility and clearing yourself of worries, taking a walk through Nishi Park and its sanctuaries is a good solution.

Nishi Park

If you prefer culture, visiting the Fukuoka museum is the best idea, but if you prefer something a little more artistic, it is best to visit the art museum in the middle of Ohori Park.

If you are intrigued to know a little more about the future, visiting Robosquare can give you an idea, it is a fun place where you can interact with different types of robots, the best thing is that it is completely free.

Nothing like climbing the tower of Fukuoka to have a pleasant view of the city. The tower has three viewpoints, the first at 116 meters high, the second at 120 meters and the last at 123 meters.

In the «Marine world Umino-nakamichi» you can enjoy incredible marine shows and incredible views of the underwater world.

Marine world Umino-nakamichi

Although Fukuoka has a variety of parks covered with beautiful flowers such as the «Uminonakamichi Seaside park», the «Nokonoshima island flower park» is considered to be the best par excellence.