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Fukuoka

Geography

This prefecture is located at the northern tip of Kyushu, the southernmost of the four large islands of the Japanese archipelago. Its coastline overlooks the East China and Inland Seas. The climate here is very warm and humid, winters are snowless. The capital of the prefecture is the city of the same name, one of the largest cities in Japan.

History

The island of Kyushu has historically been a “gateway” through which settlers from East Asia entered the modern territory of Japan. Migrants brought their culture and religion with them. The first Japanese state was born here, and it was here that Buddhism first penetrated into the territory of Kyushu. Some of this cultural and historical heritage still remains in the city of Fukuoka, formerly called Hakata, and its surroundings. In the old days, Hakata was called the “window to Asia.”

Culture, attractions
and entertainment

The first Zen Buddhist temple in Japan is located in the city of Fukuoka. The temple is called Sofuku-ji and belongs to the Rinzai school. It was founded by the famous monk Eisai in 1195 after his return from China. It was from here that Zen Buddhism, which is now so important for Japanese culture, began to spread throughout Japan. On its territory there is an ancient bronze bell, brought here from Korea during the construction of the temple and which is evidence of the connections of these places with the mainland. Also interesting are the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, built at the beginning of the Edo era by the local ruler Kuroda Nagamasu. The castle is adjacent to the picturesque Maizuru Park. Modern Fukuoka is the port district of Momochi, where the famous Fukuoka Tower is located - a skyscraper 234 meters high. In addition, it is worth noting Canal City Hakata, a large shopping and entertainment complex. Outside the city, you should see Dazaifu, a small town that became the capital of the entire island of Kyushu at the end of the seventh century. The city retained its capital status for five hundred years. Its main attractions include the Temmangu and Kyomozen-ji temples, which are adjacent to a beautiful Japanese rock garden. You can get to Fukuoka from Tokyo by the Shinkanse super express in six hours, with one change at Shin-Osaka Station. Alternatively, you can travel by plane from Haneda Airport in approximately two hours.
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