Fukuoka Prefecture has Fukuoka City, which is the largest commercial city in Kyushu, and Kitakyushu City, which is an industrial city.
It has prospered in trade with the continent since ancient times, and you can see different scenery in each area, such as modern heritage, the countryside spreading in the Chikugo River system, and the satoyama scenery of the Mino mountain range.
Fukuoka Prefecture, where both urban culture and natural scenery coexist, is also famous as a source of food culture such as tonkotsu ramen and motsunabe.
We will introduce recommended spots where you can fully enjoy Fukuoka prefecture even on rainy days.
- “Marine World” The only aquarium in Fukuoka Prefecture
- “Fukuoka Tower” the first sacred place for couples in Fukuoka
- “Senbutsu Stalactite Cave” Nationally designated natural monument
- “Asahi Beer Hakata Factory” If you like beer, here!
- “Tenjin underground shopping area” A shopping street that you can enjoy all day long
- “Manyo no Yu” where you can enjoy the famous hot springs in Hakata
- Conclusion
“Marine World” The only aquarium in Fukuoka Prefecture
“Marine World Umi no Nakamichi” is an aquarium worth visiting, about 40 minutes from Hakata Station.
The concept is that “adults can also enjoy”, and it is a spot that both families and couples can enjoy, such as the open entrance and the open-sea large water tank with a depth of 7 meters that reproduces the sea around Kyushu.
You can also enjoy a powerful dolphin show with Hakata Bay in the background and interact with sea otters. If the timing is right, don’t miss the limited-time “Aquarium at Night”.
“Fukuoka Tower” the first sacred place for couples in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Tower is a landmark tower with a height of 234m in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City. It is the tallest beach tower in Japan, with a panoramic view of Fukuoka City and a magnificent view of the sea in the direction of Hakata Bay.
As a sacred place for lovers, in addition to the photo spot of the heart, there is a “Legend of the Key of Love” that “the two who locked the love key on the fence of the oath in the observation room will be tied forever”.
If you’re visiting there as a couple, lock in to commemorate your love.
“Senbutsu Stalactite Cave” Nationally designated natural monument
“Senbutsu Stalactite Cave” is a natural sculpture created by thousands of years in Hiraodai, Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu, outside Fukuoka City.
The temperature inside the cave is 16 degrees Celsius and the water temperature is 14 degrees Celsius throughout the four seasons, which is extremely cool in the summer and warm in the winter, so anyone of all ages can walk around.
You can enter the cave with your shoes on up to 480m from the entrance. Beyond that, it is named “Oku no Hosomichi”, and it is a road that you go while washing your feet with fresh water flowing over a piece of limestone.
This mystery will captivate visitors to the main cave.
“Asahi Beer Hakata Factory” If you like beer, here!
Image source : https://www.asahibeer.co.jp/brewery/language/english/
The Hakata Factory of Asahi Breweries is located near Takeshita Station, one station from Hakata Station. If you make a reservation in advance, you can have a 90-minute factory tour there.
For example, you can watch a video about Asahi Breweries, actually touch the ingredients of beer, tour the production line, and observe the process until the beer is shipped. And after studying, you can also sample fresh beer.
“Tenjin underground shopping area” A shopping street that you can enjoy all day long
If you go shopping on a rainy day in Fukuoka, we recommend the Tenjin underground shopping area called “Tenchika”. There are about 150 stores in total, including restaurants where you can enjoy Fukuoka cuisine and fashionable boutiques.
And in the Christmas season, it is decorated with gorgeous illuminations. We also recommend that you pay attention to the “art works” that can be found everywhere, such as photogenic toilets.
“Manyo no Yu” where you can enjoy the famous hot springs in Hakata
Image source : https://www.manyo.co.jp/hakata/eng/
“Manyo no Yu” is a healing spot that can be reached by free shuttle bus from Hakata Station.
It is the most famous hot spring spot in Fukuoka, and you can enjoy the high-quality hot springs brought in every day from the famous hot springs representing Kyushu, Oita / Yufuin and Saga / Takeo.
It is open 24 hours a day and has a restaurant, beauty salon and spa.
Why not visit to start the day refreshingly, to heal the tiredness of the day, or to spend the whole day relaxing.
Conclusion
We introduced the recommended spots in Fukuoka that you can enjoy even on rainy days. Please refer to this article and enjoy going out.
