Fukuoka

History

Discover the best History experiences and spots in Fukuoka, Japan, curated by Locals.

History experiences in Fukuoka(12)

“Town in the Sky” 10km Walking Tour

Fukuoka

“Town in the Sky” 10km Walking Tour

Approx. ¥45,000 / guest

A Tour to Experience the Traditions and Culinary Delights of Ogori, the Town of Ducks"【Fukuoka, Ogori】

Fukuoka / Hakata

A Tour to Experience the Traditions and Culinary Delights of Ogori, the Town of Ducks"【Fukuoka, Ogori】

Approx. ¥90,000 / guest

Hakata Oldtown Walking Tour

Fukuoka

Hakata Oldtown Walking Tour

Approx. ¥10,000 / guest

Yame Tea & Craft Tourism　【Fukuoka】

Fukuoka

Yame Tea & Craft Tourism　【Fukuoka】

Approx. ¥70,000 / guest

The Sacred Island in Munakata and Those Who Safeguard the Related Sites【Fukuoka】

Fukuoka

The Sacred Island in Munakata and Those Who Safeguard the Related Sites【Fukuoka】

Approx. ¥70,000 / guest

Tour to Mt. Hiko, One of Japan’s Three Great Shugendo Sites, a Sacred Mountain of Faith.

Fukuoka

Tour to Mt. Hiko, One of Japan’s Three Great Shugendo Sites, a Sacred Mountain of Faith.

Approx. ¥75,000 / guest

Fukuoka/Munakata　World Heritage・Munakata Konominato Premium Tour A Masterclass with Asia’s Pasta Champion ＆ Authentic Fishing Trip

Fukuoka

Fukuoka/Munakata　World Heritage・Munakata Konominato Premium Tour A Masterclass with Asia’s Pasta Champion ＆ Authentic Fishing Trip

Approx. ¥77,000 / guest

Munakata World Heritage Site A Journey to Protect and Pass On the Sacred Sea and its Blessings A Special Experience: Participate in the Tsukinami-sai Festival at Munakata Taisha Hetsu-miya

Fukuoka

Munakata World Heritage Site A Journey to Protect and Pass On the Sacred Sea and its Blessings A Special Experience: Participate in the Tsukinami-sai Festival at Munakata Taisha Hetsu-miya

Approx. ¥40,000 / guest

A Special Experience: Participate in the Tsukinami-sai Festival at Munakata Taisha Nakatsumiya A Journey to Protect and Pass On the Sacred Sea and its Blessings

Fukuoka

A Special Experience: Participate in the Tsukinami-sai Festival at Munakata Taisha Nakatsumiya A Journey to Protect and Pass On the Sacred Sea and its Blessings

Approx. ¥120,000 / guest

A Journey to Protect, Preserve, and Pass On the Sacred Sea and its Blessings Munakata Taisha Hetsumiya: Official Worship Ceremony & Grounds Cleansing Tour

Fukuoka

A Journey to Protect, Preserve, and Pass On the Sacred Sea and its Blessings Munakata Taisha Hetsumiya: Official Worship Ceremony & Grounds Cleansing Tour

Approx. ¥42,000 / guest

【Sold-Out】On 11th Feb A Journey to Protect and Pass On the Sacred Sea and its Blessings A Spiritual Journey to Munakata Taisha Hetsu-miya and the Annual Kenkoku-sai Ceremony

Fukuoka

【Sold-Out】On 11th Feb A Journey to Protect and Pass On the Sacred Sea and its Blessings A Spiritual Journey to Munakata Taisha Hetsu-miya and the Annual Kenkoku-sai Ceremony

Approx. ¥8,000 / guest

On-Site Experience & Protecting Cultural Heritage] Formal Worship Ceremony and Cleaning of Shrine Grounds Tour at Munakata Taisha Nakatsu-miya

Fukuoka

On-Site Experience & Protecting Cultural Heritage] Formal Worship Ceremony and Cleaning of Shrine Grounds Tour at Munakata Taisha Nakatsu-miya

Approx. ¥25,000 / guest

History spots in Fukuoka(12)

Hakozakigu Shrine

Fukuoka

Hakozakigu Shrine

A 1,000-year-old war shrine where samurai came to pray for victory.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Miyajidake Jinja Shrine

Fukuoka

Miyajidake Jinja Shrine

Twice a year, the sun sets dead-straight down the shrine path to the sea.

Culture ExperienceHistoryInsta-worthy

Fukuoka

Nomiyama Kannon Temple

A thousand maples blaze red around a fire-ritual temple at 1,476ft.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Shimbaru Nuyama Mounded Tomb Group

Fukuoka

Shimbaru Nuyama Mounded Tomb Group

41 clan tombs still crown the hills, silent since the 5th century.

Culture ExperienceHistoryUnesco World Heritage

Fukuoka

Togo Shrine (Fukutsu)

Fortune slips here come in English — the admiral spoke it fluently.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Tsuyazaki Sengen

Fukuoka

Tsuyazaki Sengen

A salt-trade ghost town where an old dye house still smells of indigo.

Art & ArchitectureHistory

Fukuoka

Nanzoin Temple

A 300-ton bronze Buddha, 135 feet long, frozen at the moment of nirvana.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory

Fukuoka

Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple

A 400-year-old maple bleeds crimson over ancient temple stones.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Tachibana Museum

Fukuoka

Tachibana Museum

Five centuries of samurai armor and tea bowls in a lord's estate.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory

Fukuoka

Yanagawa Classical Literature Archives

Hideyoshi's own brushwork sleeps in these Chikugo vaults.

History
Sankiro

Fukuoka

Sankiro

Kyushu's grandest wooden inn, where fugu is served by candlelight.

Art & ArchitectureFood & DrinkHistory
Zenrin Museum

Fukuoka

Zenrin Museum

The world's only surviving 16th-century map of Japan, 14 floors up.

Art & ArchitectureHistory

Frequently asked questions

What History experiences can I find in Fukuoka?
In Fukuoka you can discover History activities and spots curated by WOW U's Locals, from guided experiences to must-visit places.
Can I book History activities in Fukuoka?
Yes. WOW U lets you browse and book History experiences in Fukuoka, hosted by vetted Locals.