Rakusuien Gardens

After visiting Sumiyoshi Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fukuoka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Canal City Hakata, a popular shopping spot in Fukuoka. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Step into Fukuoka’s Kitchen for about 50 shops and stalls selling an eclectic range of seafood delights as well as rarities you might never expect.

One of Fukuoka’s most famous religious structures is best known for its annual summer festival, but the shrine itself has many wonders.

Learn about Japanese folk arts and Fukuoka’s famous festivals and view the huge wooden loom in a traditional Meiji-era house.

Japan’s largest seated wooden Buddha is the highlight of this fascinating temple that provides a window into the customs of the Kuroda Clan and the Heian Period.