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Fukuoka, the capital of traditional Japanese cuisines

Fukuoka of Japan is known as Hakata in old times, and is located in the northern part of Kyushu. It is the economic center and sea, land, and air transportation hub of Kyushu. With a long history and rich culture, natural and beautiful scenery, Fukuoka is also a famous city of gourmets of Japan due to its proximity to the harbor and rich products.

Exploring Fukuoka

Dazaifushi City is located in the central part of Fukuoka with a rich historical essence. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the "God of Learning" in its gorgeous main hall. When it comes to souvenirs, Umegae cake is a must-try snack. Starbucks designed by the well-known architect Kengo Kuma is always crowded with visitors, and the stylish design of classic wooden bars also attracts people. The Kyushu National Museum, the largest museum in Japan, displays a variety of cultural relics and historical materials, as well as records of cultural and historical sites of the Kyushu region from the Paleolithic to Meiji periods.

Located in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, Yanagawa City is also a popular site surrounded by canals. You can take the boat called "Doenko" to travel around the ancient city along the moat. While listening to the boatman singing, you can enjoy the scenery on both banks to experience the Japanese-style water town to the fullest. The steamed eel rice is a special cuisine from Yanagawa, which is prepared by steaming to make the meat of the eel softer, making it a must-try local delicacy.

Yatai is a Japanese night market and one of the major features of Fukuoka's food culture. Nagahama Yatai, Tenjin Yatai, and Nakasu Yatai are the most famous. There are simple dining cars lining side by side and each with only a few seats serving. Drinking Japanese sake and savoring classic snacks such as skewers, oden, and dumplings, is the best way to experience the local enthusiasm. Beef Motsunabe pot and Mizutaki pot are also famous dishes in Fukuoka. The former uses soy sauce and miso as the broth. The soft and chewy beef intestine is served with a lot of vegetables, which is rich in flavors, while the latter is boiled with chicken bone broth with chicken served with vegetables, which is a sweet and refreshing ecstasy. Fukuoka is also the birthplace of Hakata ramen, one of the three major Japanese ramen fractions. And also, don't forget to visit the Ichiran ramen main store during your trip.

The best travel season

Fukuoka has the Pacific climate and is located in a warmer region. Fukuoka City has short and hot summers with heavy rainfall while its winter has low chances of rainfall and snowfall. The year-round temperature is generally between 3°C and 32°C, making Fukuoka suitable for travels to visit all year round.

City transportation

The public transportation network in Fukuoka City is dense and convenient. The trams mainly include Fukuoka City Subway, JR Kagoshima, and Nishitetsu Railroad. You can take unlimited rides by purchasing the right passes. In addition, the buses are also very convenient for transportation, including Nishitetsu buses, the circular buses between Tenjin and Hakata which only costs 100 yen, and sightseeing buses for urban attractions. The attractions that are not covered by trains can be easily reached by buses.

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