{"id":97132,"date":"2017-04-25T17:48:02","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T08:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&p=97132&lang=en"},"modified":"2017-06-26T18:23:07","modified_gmt":"2017-06-26T09:23:07","slug":"explore-fukuoka-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/explore-fukuoka-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Fukuoka & Beyond!"},"content":{"rendered":"

However long you have in Fukuoka, it\u2019s easy to get a feel for the city and explore further afield. Here are some suggestions for inside and outside Fukuoka City.<\/p>\n

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\nShip\u2019s Garden<\/strong>
\nJutting out into the river, this ship-shaped terrace is Fukuoka\u2019s newest landmark. On the ground floor is Bill\u2019s Fukuoka, famous for its gourmet breakfasts, and upstairs is popular Chinese restaurant Seikeitsai Noodles & Chinois. At the top you\u2019ll find a free rooftop garden with a great view of the water.<\/p>\n

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\nRamen & Yatai<\/strong>
\nEvery visitor to Fukuoka should try the local soup \u2013 or rather, the local ramen. Countless noodle joints serve the city\u2019s famed tonkotsu (pork bone broth), but how about tasting it at another local institution: yatai, or food stands. The outdoor stalls are a great place to meet Fukuokans.<\/p>\n

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\nACROS Building<\/strong>
\nA leading example of green architecture, this back of this distinctive building is home to over 70,000 plants and trees spanning 120 varieties. Climb the stairways to the top for a citywide view \u2013 and some exercise!<\/p>\n

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\nColorful shops and teahouses line the way to Dazaifu\u2019s main sight. Dedicated to a god of learning, Tenmangu Shrine is surrounded by 12 km2 of grounds and some 6,000 plum trees, whose pink flowers are the shrine\u2019s symbol.<\/p>\n

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\nUmegae mochi<\/strong>
\nStamped with a plum blossom, these tasty treats are Dazaifu\u2019s signature sweet. The azuki (red bean) filling, wrapped in mochi (rice dough) and lightly baked, goes great with a bowl of matcha (green tea).<\/p>\n

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\nKyushu National Museum<\/strong>
\nThis wave-shaped building, covered in blue glass and nestled among green hills, is worth visiting for the view alone. Head inside for first-rate special exhibits and a permanent collection of Japanese artifacts.<\/p>\n

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\nYanagawa<\/strong>
\nJust 50 minutes from Tenjin by Nishitetsu train lies the canal town of Yanagawa. Cruise its scenic waterways in punts manned by local oarsmen.<\/p>\n

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\nRiver Cruising<\/strong>
\nThe best way to see Yanagawa is by boat: allow yourself to be rowed down the peaceful canals by a guide who, in between pushes of his long pole, might just break out into traditional song. The course covers nearly 5 km and takes just over an hour.<\/p>\n

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\nSteamed Grilled Eel<\/strong>
\nUnagi (eel) is a Yanagawa specialty and the perfect choice for lunch. Try seiro mushi, eel served the local way on a bed of rice with sweet soy sauce and an egg garnish.<\/p>\n

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See More & Save More with Nishitetsu Passes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nMarutto Fukuoka – For two days!
\nSpecial Train & Bus Pass for Foreign Visitors<\/strong>
\nUse the two tickets on different days, and enjoy two full days of sightseeing!<\/p>\n

Fukuoka City One-day Pass<\/strong>
\nCan be used on local buses within the city.<\/p>\n

Train 1 Day Pass<\/strong>
\nCan be used on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Dazaifu and Amagi lines.<\/p>\n

Adult \u00a52,000
\nChild \u00a51,000
\n(on sale until Mar. 31, 2018)<\/p>\n

Includes Fukuoka Fun Pass (discounts on food and services)<\/p>\n

Official website<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nFor one day!
\nDazaifu and Yanagawa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy Dazaifu and Yanagawa in a single day by train!<\/p>\n

Nishitetsu Train special round trip ticket
\nFukuoka (Tenjin) \u2022 Yakuin<\/strong>
\n-> Dazaifu
\n-> Yanagawa
\n-> Fukuoka (Tenjin) \u2022 Yakuin<\/p>\n

Ticket for river punting<\/strong>
\nYanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu K.K.
\nShogetsu Punting Station<\/p>\n

Adult \u00a52,930
\nChild \u00a51,420<\/p>\n

Official website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tickets available at:<\/strong> Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and Yakuin Station
\nIncludes special discounts: Treasure Hall, Michizane Sugawara History Museum, Kanzeon Temple, Treasure House (Repository), Dazaifu Amusement park
\nBicycle rental Service at Dazaifu Station. Ohana Villa, Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara, Steamed eel, Yanagawa Nishitetsu Taxi, Arikakezuke Honpo.<\/p>\n

Inquires:<\/strong> Nishitetsu Customer Service Center (all year round from 6am to 12pm)
\nTEL: 0570-00-1010 or 092-303-3333<\/p>\n

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\nOriginally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (fn221<\/a>, May 2017)<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

However long you have in Fukuoka, it\u2019s easy to get a feel for the city and explore further afield. Here are some suggestions for inside and outside Fukuoka City. Ship\u2019s Garden Jutting out into the river, this ship-shaped terrace is Fukuoka\u2019s newest landmark. On the ground floor is Bill\u2019s Fukuoka, famous for its gourmet breakfasts, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":97133,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"97132","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4914],"tags":[5113],"class_list":["post-97132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","tag-flowers","location-fukuoka-city","en-US"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ships-garden-e1493101007419.jpg?fit=1024%2C731&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97132"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99364,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97132\/revisions\/99364"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}