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Fukuoka, a city which is the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture and the largest in Kyushu. It lies in the northern part of Kyushu island. Nearby cities include Kasuga, Chikusino, Kasuya, Hisayama and Itoshima. The city comprises numerous tourists attractions and food tourism sites. 

Famous foods:

Mizutaki - A hot pot made from thick chicken broth, chicken meat chunks, and vegetables.
Yakitori - Grilled and skewered chicken meat.

Ramen - A complete meal consisting of meat, vegetables and noodles.
Sushi - Known for the varieties of sushi made from fish lean meat.

Tourists attractions:

Open top bus - A double-decker bus that offers a guided tour.
Hakata Sennen- no - A temple town 
Kawabata shopping arcade - This place comprises 130 businesses that extend 400 meters.
Kushida Shrine - Comprises lively streets that feature performing arts, traditional culture, and crafts.
Momochi Seaside Park - Includes an artificial park at the north of Fukuoka Tower.
Nokonoshima and Shikanoshima - Two islands that host the tombs dating from the 7th century. The Nokonoshima park has various flower blossoms per season. Summer - rapeseed, In summer - sunflowers, the winter - daffodils.
Tenjin Chikagai Underground Shopping Mall - Features a 53, 300 square meters and 43 meters underground mall. It houses restaurants and shops.

How to get there?

If you're from Tokyo, you can take by Train, Car, bus, and train. Take note that the prices below are adjusted to inflation rate at the time of this writing. 

Train - 4-5 hours (23,000 yen)
Night bus - 14H and 47 M (7,500 yen)
Car - 11h 56m (14,480 yen)
Plane - 1h and 50m (6,212 yen)

Planes operating include ANA, Jetstar Japan, Peach, Skymark Airlines, Starflyer, Asiana, Cebu Pacific Air, and Japan Airlines.

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