Fukuoka, Japan

Fukuoka Travel Guide

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Local name: 福岡市 Population: 1.59 mil. (2019)Area: 131.29 mi²Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°35'27"N, 130°24'7"E
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Region: FukuokaJapan

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Fukuoka Top Attractions

Fukuoka Attractions - What to See and Explore

Fukuoka offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Fukuoka tower, Fukuoka Dome, Fukuoka Castle, Best Denki Stadium. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Fukuoka by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Fukuoka.

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Fukuoka – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Fukuoka, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Dazaifu Tenman-gū (Chikushino), Kokura Castle (Kitakyushu), Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum (Kitakyushu).

  • dazaifu tenman gu chikushino9 miSE
  • kokura castle kitakyushu34 milesNE
  • matsumoto seicho memorial museum kitakyushu34 milesNE
  • dazaifu chikushino8.4 miSE
  • city art museum kurume21 milesS

Best Time To Visit Fukuoka

Learn when is the best time to travel to Fukuoka weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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May is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, April, June, July and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in December. Most of it rains in June and July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Fukuoka?

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What is the best time to visit Fukuoka?

May is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, April, June, July and August. The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Where to next? Visit fukuoka Region: Fukuoka region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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