The Atlas Obscura Guide To Fukuoka

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Fukuoka, Japan

Updated October 17, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Fukuoka

Fukuoka, Japan

Japan’s First Tea Tree

In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.

Fukuoka, Japan

Golden Frog of Hakata Station

It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.

Slurp a bowl of the famous Nagahama ramen of Fukuoka.

Fukuoka, Japan

Site of Ganso Nagahama-ya

The former site of Fukuoka’s legendary ramen joint works hard to guide customers to the “original” original.

Fukuoka, Japan

Tomb of the Wet Kimono

The birthplace of the Japanese idiom "wet clothes" meaning “false accusation."

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Starbucks Dazaifu Tenmangu Omote-Sando

This is no ordinary coffee chain outlet—it's an architectural masterpiece.

9 miles from Fukuoka

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Nanzoin Temple

A serene mountaintop temple complex featuring one big, bronze Buddha.

10 miles from Fukuoka

Itoshima, Japan

Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple

A culturally significant rural temple in the beautiful mountains of Itoshima.

11 miles from Fukuoka

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Fukuoka

Fukuoka, Japan

Japan’s First Tea Tree

In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.

Fukuoka, Japan

Site of Ganso Nagahama-ya

The former site of Fukuoka’s legendary ramen joint works hard to guide customers to the “original” original.

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Fukuoka

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Fukuoka, Japan

Updated October 17, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Fukuoka

Fukuoka, Japan

Japan’s First Tea Tree

Fukuoka, Japan

Golden Frog of Hakata Station

Fukuoka, Japan

Site of Ganso Nagahama-ya

Fukuoka, Japan

Tomb of the Wet Kimono

Dazaifu, Japan

Starbucks Dazaifu Tenmangu Omote-Sando

Sasaguri, Japan

Nanzoin Temple

Itoshima, Japan

Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Fukuoka

Fukuoka, Japan

Japan’s First Tea Tree

Fukuoka, Japan

Site of Ganso Nagahama-ya

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Hidden Japan: Sado Island, Nara & Kyoto

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