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Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk

Located in Fukuoka’s Seaside Momochi district, recognized as one of the "Top 100 Urban Landscapes," this hotel boasts a stunning cruise ship-inspired design. Its prime location offers breathtaking views, with all 1,052 guest rooms across 35 floors overlooking Hakata Bay. Adjacent to the PayPay Dome, it’s an ideal spot for sports events and concerts.

Hakata, Tenjin, Ohori
Hotels

10 Aug 2026 See More

The Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is a five-star hotel very close to the dome. It's very convenient if you're going to a concert, and it also has the most rooms of any hotel in central Fukuoka. The view from the higher floors is quite beautiful at night. The breakfast restaurant has a high ceiling and is really beautiful and modern.

Kokonoe “Yume” Otsurihashi

This is a large, 777-meter-high suspension bridge for sightseeing that spans the Kyusuikei Valley near the Kumamoto Prefecture border at the foot of the Kuju Mountain Range. The 173-meter-high, 390-meter-long suspension bridge, Japan's tallest pedestrian bridge, offers a thrilling view of the surrounding valley and is a popular observation spot.

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Tourist Attractions

10 Aug 2026 See More

It really is quite a long walk across this bridge. There are waterfalls to see along the way, and there's also a transparent walkway in the middle. Looking down from above is really pretty scary, so if you're afraid of heights, it's best not to look down. Kokonoe “Yume” Otsurihashi is a must-see when visiting Kyushu.

Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka

A large-scale commercial complex that opened on April 25, 2022 on the site of a former fruit and vegetable market in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. It is the first "LaLaport" in Kyushu and boasts approximately 220 stores, many of which opened for the first time in Kyushu.

Hakata, Tenjin, Ohori
Commercial Buildings

10 Aug 2026 See More

This outlet mall opened in recent years, and its biggest attraction is the life-size Gundam robot at the entrance, which moves into different poses every hour. Inside, there are all kinds of stores, big and small, so you can buy everything you need in one place. I really recommend that travelers visit.

Beppu Ropeway

The Beppu Ropeway connects Beppu-Kōgen Station, located at the foot of Tsurumi-dake, to Tsurumi-Sanjo Station at an altitude of 1,300 meters. Spanninga steep 1,816-meter ascent in about 10 minutes, it offers a smooth yet thrilling journey up the mountain. Measuring in at a whopping 12 meters long and 8 meters wide, you’re in for a cozy, spacious ride on one of Kyushu’s largest gondolas. Expect top-notch safety and top-class rides since its opening in 1962.

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Ropeway

10 Aug 2026 See More

At the Beppu Ropeway, if the weather is good, you can look out over Beppu Bay. The scenery is distinct in every season, making it a place worth visiting. I remember it was still winter when I went, and there was snow to play in at the observation deck at the top. The station cat at the ropeway station was also super cute.

Kinrin Lake

Kinrin Lake is one of many popular tourist spots in the hot springs town of Yufuin. The lake sits under Mt. Yufu and as such was called takemoto-no-ike (lit. “lake under the mountain”) for years. However, it was renamed to Kinrin, or “golden scales”, by Mori Kuso in 1884 when he saw the golden glimmering scales of fish as they swam at sunset.

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Nature Spots

10 Aug 2026 See More

Walking along Yunotsubo Shopping Street and browsing the shops, you'll eventually reach Kinrin Lake. When the weather is nice, you can see the lake's shimmering surface, and it really feels like a fairytale world. It's a great place for families, couples, and friends to take photos and make wonderful memories.

Yufuin Floral Village

A compact theme park that recreates the streetscapes of the Cotswolds region in the UK, known as a filming location for the movie “Harry Potter,” with a magical, fairytale-like atmosphere that feels like you’ve stepped into a storybook. Inside the park, beautiful plants bloom throughout the seasons, and paths lined with stone cottages continue on, with plenty of photo spots scattered throughout.

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Amusement Parks & Theme parks

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Yufuin Floral Village is located on Yunotsubo Street in Yufuin. It resembles a fairytale village from a magical story. Admission is free, and there is a wide variety of Sanrio and Harry Potter merchandise inside. There is also an owl café that charges an admission fee. It's a great place for anyone who enjoys taking photos and making beautiful memories.

Yunotsubo Kaido

Yunotsubo Kaido is a charming street located about a 10-minute walk from Yufuin Station. This 800-meter-long street is dotted with souvenir shops, cafes, and museums.

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Shopping Streets

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Yufuin is a very popular hot spring area voted for by women. I really like this place. The scenery, shops, and snacks along the way are all unique. You can take a rickshaw around the hot spring area or stay overnight here. It's a really relaxing place with a slow pace of life. I highly recommend planning a visit here.

Towada Art Center

The museum was opened in 2008 as the central facility of the city's art-based local cityscape project. Many of the works are large three-dimensional works in which the entire space becomes the work of art, rather than paintings. The art square across from the museum, as well as the streets surrounding it, are scattered with artworks, transforming the entire town into an open-air contemporary art museum.

Aomori
Museums

7 Aug 2026 See More

The Towada Art Center is a distinctive museum in the Tohoku region. Audio guides are available to rent, and the exhibits offer great interaction with visitors. In addition to the indoor exhibits, the outdoor art installations are also wonderful and perfect for families to take photos. I highly recommend this spot to travelers who enjoy art.

Usa Jingu Shrine

More than 40,000 Hachiman shrines throughout Japan, which are called "Hachiman-sama" and worshiped in various places, are the largest number among Shinto shrines. The main shrine is Usa Jingu, built in the 2nd year of the Jinki era (725). It is the second-largest shrine in Japan after Ise Jingu Shrine and is revered by the imperial family.

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Shrines & Temples

6 Aug 2026 See More

I visited Usa Jingu Shrine twice. The grounds are really quite large, and you can also look for heart-shaped patterns on the stone slabs. After walking for a while, I reached the main shrine. The vermilion buildings are really beautiful after the renovation. If you get the chance, come take a stroll. You can also buy limited-edition amulets.

Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari

The African Safari is the largest safari park in Japan where around 1200 animals of 60 species roam freely in its enormous area. The park is divided into two zones; the “Animal Zone” with its 6km safari road where visitors can get close to the animals from the “jungle bus” and the “Interacting Zone” where visitors can actually touch the animals.

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Zoos & Aquariums

6 Aug 2026 See More

Kyushu Natural Animal Park. The grounds are really huge. In the cute animal area, you can hold and feed small animals, and the main attraction is riding the park's Jungle Bus (reservations aren't available, so you have to line up in person) to feed herbivores and carnivores. Not only kids but adults also find it a lot of fun. If you're visiting Beppu, I recommend adding this attraction to your itinerary. It's really quite different from zoos back home. Highly recommended〜