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Best Landmarks in Fukuoka

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If the spirit of old Hakata resides anywhere, its must surely be within the walls of this famous landmark. Founded in the 8th Century and long associated with the traders and merchants of the Hakata area, the shrine hosts important local festivals throughout the year, including Hakata Setsubun, Hakata Dontaku, Gion Yamakasa, and Hakata Okunchi. Apart from the main shrine itself, the temple complex is replete with intriguing elements including a well whose water is said to grant eternal youth to the drinker, Japan's largest otabuku mask and festival floats. There is also a small museum inside the shrine's main precinct that details the history and culture of the area.

The Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome resembles something from a futuristic movie set, having been the first retractable-roof stadium in Japan. Now it is home to the Daiei Hawks professional baseball team. Hot dogs and beer are de rigueur inside, but outside, an extensive complex of fast-food and other restaurants have been built. Wise Fukuokans tend to avoid driving through the area on game days. The Dome is particularly impressive at the end of the day when the setting sun reflecting off the roof's metallic surface adds a touch of magic to the Momochi district.

Standing at 234 meters, Fukuoka Tower is the largest seaside tower in Japan. Although admission for adults is hefty at JPY800 (JPY500 for students, JPY200 for children), the panoramic view of the ocean, mountains, and city might be well worth it. There is also a cafe at 120 meters, and several shops are located on the first floor. The architecture, incorporating 8,000 mirrors, is quite beautiful, especially at night.

This building, both on the inside and the outside, is an architectural masterpiece. On the outside, facing Chuo Park, you have a step garden—yes, a garden planted on the entire side of a building. The lobby area inside almost creates an illusion; you have open space from the uppermost floors down to the two basement floors, making it seem to some as if there is more space inside the building than the structure would suggest from the outside. Windows and skylights give an added feel of airiness. Within ACROS, you will find restaurants, shops, Fukuoka Symphony Hall, other exhibition halls, lecture rooms, and several government establishments.

Bayside Place, subtitled "Hakata Wharf," is a charming collection of shops and restaurants built on the water near Hakata Port. Inside, there is also an aquarium. In the surrounding area, there is a year-round snowboard park, the 103-meter Port Tower Hakata (free!), a terminal for ferries connecting with various destinations in and around the bay, and plenty of dock space for small events throughout the year--even private weddings. There is also a small hall (250 max.), a gallery (100 max.), and two conference rooms (80 & 40) for other special events and meetings.

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