Umi, Fukuoka

Name: Umi
Address: Fukuoka, Japan

#43 among attractions in Fukuoka

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Umi is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. ()

Local name: 宇美町 Area: 11.66 mi²Coordinates: 33°34'0"N, 130°31'1"E

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Umi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Best Denki Stadium, Dazaifu, Kyushu National Museum.

3.3 miS
Well-known shrine with gardens and museum
Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Chikushino
84 min walk • Dazaifu Tenman-gū is a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the city of Chikushino, Japan, and is one of the country's most cherished spiritual sites. Founded in 919 AD, this historic shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet,...
3.5 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Best Denki Stadium, Fukuoka
89 min walk • Best Denki Stadium, formerly known as Level-5 Stadium, is a prominent sports venue located in the vibrant city of Fukuoka, Japan. As a centerpiece for athletic and entertainment events, the stadium is a testament to the city's passion for sports and its commitment...
3.7 miS
Museum, Historical place
Dazaifu, Chikushino
94 min walk • The Dazaifu is a Japanese term for the regional government in Kyushu from the 8th to the 12th centuries. The name may also refer to the seat of government which grew into the modern city of Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture.
3.6 miS
Sleek, contemporary art and history museum
Kyushu National Museum, Chikushino
91 min walk • The Kyushu National Museum opened on October 16, 2005 in Dazaifu near Fukuoka—the first new national museum in Japan in over 100 years, and the first to elevate the focus on history over art.
3.5 miS
Zen temple with a tranquil rock garden
Kōmyōzen-ji, Chikushino
89 min walk • Kōmyōzen-ji is a Zen temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Tetsugyū Enshin of the Tōfuku-ji Rinzai school in 1273. Kōmyōzen-ji is celebrated for its karesansui garden, the only example in Kyushu.
3.6 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kanzeon-ji, Chikushino
92 min walk • Kanzeon-ji is a seventh-century Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once the most important temple in Kyushu.
2.7 miSW
Area
Ōnojō, Fukuoka
69 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, lies the charming city of Ōnojō. With a harmonious blend of urban development and natural beauty, Ōnojō offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the more crowded Japanese...
0.5 miNW
Large Shinto shrine complex with gardens
Umi Hachiman-gū, Fukuoka
14 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Fukuoka, Japan, the Umi Hachiman-gū Shrine stands as a serene sanctuary and a testament to the region's spiritual heritage. This Shinto shrine, though less renowned than its counterparts in other parts of Japan, offers a tranquil retreat...
3.8 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fukuoka Kasuga Park Stadium
96 min walk • Fukuoka Kasuga Park Stadium is an athletic stadium in Kasuga, Fukuoka, Japan.
3.6 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kaidan-in, Chikushino
92 min walk • Kaidan-in is a Rinzai temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Ganjin in 761. Together with Tōdai-ji in Nara and Yakushi-ji in Tochigi Prefecture, it was one of Japan's three official ordination halls during the Nara period.
3.8 miSW
Archaeological site
Mizuki Castle, Chikushino
97 min walk • Mizuki Castle was built in the year 664, in the third year of the Emperor Tenji's reign It was built in the Dazai urban prefecture, presently situated in central Fukuoka, Japan. It is believed it was built to be the Japanese Yamato court.

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Umi (7 min walk)
Shinbaru (25 min walk)