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[Fukuoka] Recommended for Rainy Day Outings! 27 Tourist and Date Spots
How about a trip to Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyushu for an outing with family, close friends, or as a couple?
But if you're thinking, "I'm not so keen on going out on rainy days!"
Please be assured.
Fukuoka Prefecture is brimming with tourist attractions and date spots that can be enjoyed even on rainy days.
This time, we'll introduce 28 recommended spots for going out on a rainy day!
[Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City] A must-see for Fukuoka sightseeing! Hakata Port's symbol, the Hakata Port Tower
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Hakata Port Tower, the symbol of Hakata Port, stands at approximately 100 meters tall. There is an observation room 70 meters above ground, and admission is free. From this observation room, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Hakata Port as well as the cityscape of Fukuoka with its many buildings.
In the exhibition room on the first floor of Port Tower, you can learn about the role and history of Hakata Port. At night, the entire tower is lit up with LED lights, which is quite mystical. Even on a rainy day, the view of Fukuoka from inside the tower has a certain charm!
This is recommended for those who want to deepen their love with the Port Tower's illumination, or for couples who want to reminisce about their marital bond, returning to their newlywed days for their wedding anniversary!
Location
14-1 Chikko Honmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, 812-0021
Business hours
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last entry at 7:40 PM)
Closed
Every Wednesday (if Wednesday is a holiday, the following weekday
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 - January 3)
Admission fee
Free (Please refrain from eating or drinking inside the facility)
Phone number
0922910573
[Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City] A mecca for event venues, from sports tournaments and idol concerts to exhibitions! Marine Messe Fukuoka
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Marine Messe Fukuoka, located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, is famous as a mecca for event venues. Marine Messe Fukuoka is an arena divided into "Building A" and "Building B," so you don't have to worry about getting wet even on rainy days.
Building A houses a large arena venue, and Building B primarily contains exhibition rooms used for trade shows and other events, which can also be utilized for business negotiations and conferences. In May 2025, events such as artist concerts and dental shows organized by medical associations are scheduled to be held.
The seats in the arena slide and move, so for sports events, there's a stage in the center of the arena surrounded by spectator seating. For concerts and live performances by artists, the stage is on the north side, with the arena seating arranged facing that stage.
Recommended for friends on graduation trips, and for couples who want to get excited at concerts by their favorite athletes or artists!
Location
7-1 Okihama-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 812-0031
Business hours
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Regular holiday
Building A: Open daily. Building B: Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Admission fee
Building A: Varies by performance
Building B: Adults ¥500 (High school students and younger are free)
Phone number
Building A: 0922623111
Building B: 0922625111
[Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City] Amazing sense of openness! A large Canal City theater featuring comedy, stage plays, and musicals.
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This is quite a large theater that hosts various famous artists and comedy shows. There's also a cafe inside the theater, so you can grab a light snack. The venue itself is quite spacious and offers a great sense of openness.
You can enjoy spectacular stage experiences like live performances, plays, and musicals, so you won't mind a rainy day while watching a show. The biggest secret to its popularity is how close the stage and audience seating are, creating a sense of unity, and making it easy to see even from the back or second-floor seats.
Opera glasses can enhance your sense of immersion in stage performances and live concerts. Since opera glasses are also available for rent at theaters, you don't need to bring your own!
In May 2025, events will include a live performance by Tatsuya Ishii, formerly of Kome Kome Club, a Winnie the Pooh musical, and a solo storytelling performance by Shinosuke Tachikawa.
Location
4th Floor, Canal City Hakata North Building, 1-2-1 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
Varies by performance
Regular holiday
Varies by performance
Admission fee
Varies by performance
Phone number
0924092333
[Fukuoka City, Hakata Ward] Packed with works exclusive to Asian countries, from contemporary art to historical masterpieces! Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
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Fukuoka Asian Art Museum is located on the 7th and 8th floors of the Reverain Center Building in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. It houses approximately 2,400 artworks from 21 Asian countries. In addition to art exhibitions, "Asian Picture Book and Kamishibai Storytelling," popular with children, is held every month.
The "Come Visit! Summer Museum" series, which began in 2024, will continue its second installment in 2025. This time, with the theme of "Ghosts" and the cooperation of 20 creators, you can experience a world that will make you shiver even more on a rainy day, with attractions such as "Ghost House," "Ghost Bathhouse," and "Ghost Factory"!
Location
3-1 Shimonakabaru-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Riverain Center Building, 7th-8th Floors
Business hours
Year-round: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM (Fridays and Saturdays until 8:00 PM)
Gallery viewing: Until 5:30 PM (Gallery closes at 6:00 PM)
(Fri/Sat until 19:30, closes 20:00)
Regular holiday
Wednesday (if it's a national holiday, the following weekday will be a holiday. May be open depending on the event.)
Year-end and New Year: December 26th to January 1st
Admission fee
General: 200 yen
University/College Students: ¥150
Free for junior high school students and under.
Special exhibition viewing fee: Varies by exhibition
*Holders of disability certificates and other recognized identification are eligible for a 50 yen discount.
Phone number
0922631100
[Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City] Experience another world at Kyushu's largest theater dedicated to drama, Hakata-za
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"Hakataza," said to be one of the largest theaters in Kyushu. Since it's indoors, it's perfect for rainy days. Throughout the year, this venue hosts a wide range of talented performers in plays, musicals, rakugo, and more.
At Hakataza, during tea time before and after performances, the British-style "Bibury Tea Rooms" are popular for their handmade British confections and tea, prepared one by one based on British recipes.
And on the first floor of the Hakata-za theater's seating area, there's "Restaurant Koka," where you can enjoy a meal while watching a play!
For souvenirs, Hakataza Theater original merchandise is also sold. Even on a rainy day, the plays you want to see are a must-see! For theater lovers, this is a highly recommended theater.
Location
2-1 Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Business hours
Varies by performance
Regular holiday
Varies by performance
Admission fee
Varies by performance
Phone number
0922635555
[Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City] Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art welcomes 590,000 visitors!
It opened in 1964 as a complex facility with a library, and in 1985, it became independent as the Fukuoka Art Museum. When it first opened in 1964, visitors flocked to see the "Tutankhamun Exhibition," creating such long queues that an astonishing 590,000 people attended!
It's also popular as a museum where children can enjoy art and play, even on rainy days, with exhibits of original paintings of various landscapes and animals, and a doodle exhibition where children can play. The Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art also rents out its facilities, so you can hold solo or group exhibitions there!
Advance reservations are required, but there will also be a meeting before the exhibition, so apply early! This is also recommended for those who want to exhibit their proud artwork or hold events related to culture.
Location
Suzaki Park, 5-2-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours
Year-round: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Last admission: 6:00 PM)
Regular holiday
Monday (If it's a holiday, the following weekday will be a day off)
New Year's Holiday: December 28th to January 4th
Admission fee
Varies by exhibition
Free admission for the person with a disability certificate/nurturing certificate and one caregiver.
Exhibition: Free for those 65 and over
Saturdays only: Free for high school students and younger
Phone number
0927153551
[Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City] Shop without worry, even on rainy days! Tenjin Chikagai (Underground Shopping Mall)
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Tenjin Underground Mall, bustling with numerous shops and restaurants, is directly connected to the subway and is a lively place for many people day or night, rain or shine. As night falls, office workers and professionals returning from work visit to relax their momentary fatigue with shopping or dining.
During Golden Week in May 2025, you'll receive a ¥500 discount coupon with the "Tenchika Point App"! Tenjin Chikagai is recommended for those who enjoy window shopping or dining. It's especially a perfect place for relaxation after work for those who can't take time off during Golden Week!
Location
B1, 2, 3, 2-chome, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, 810-0001
Business Hours
Shop: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Restaurant: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Regular holiday
Each store has different regular holidays.
Admission fee
None
Phone number
0927111903
[Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City] Fukuoka PayPay Dome
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Fukuoka PayPay Dome is more than just a place to watch baseball; it's an experiential dome where you can feel close to the players.
Since it's a dome, you naturally won't get wet even on rainy days. This dome, which is also the home stadium of the SoftBank Hawks, features a massive, powerful large-screen display inside the stadium.
The highlight, without a doubt, is the dome tour where you can see the backstage. During the dome tour, you can apparently see the benches where the players sit and the locker rooms. At Fukuoka PayPay Dome, you can enjoy not only baseball but also live concerts by famous artists.
This is also recommended for those who want to enjoy a powerful live performance in a spacious dome!
Location
2-2-2 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
This varies by match or live performance.
Regular holiday
Varies by each game and live performance
Admission fee
This varies for each match and live performance
Phone number
092-844-1189
[Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City] The Fukuoka City Red Brick Cultural Center: A British-Style Venue for Meetings!
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The Fukuoka City Red Brick Cultural Center bears a striking resemblance to "Tokyo Station" in its exterior design. This is no coincidence, as the building was designed by "Tatsuno Kingo," the architect behind Tokyo Station and the Bank of Japan Head Office. After serving as a historical archive, it reopened in 1994 as the current "Fukuoka City Red Brick Cultural Center," featuring paid conference rooms accessible to the public.
Although it's British in style, the building also hints at Japan's Meiji era, so you can really feel like someone from that time, and it's even more atmospheric on a rainy day. You can tour the interior for free, so why not relax and enjoy a tea time at the cafe?
Until September 23rd, the "Power Up Unko Museum" is being held.
Location
1-15-30 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
Year-round: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Closing)
Regular holiday
The last Monday of every month (if it falls on a holiday, the following weekday will be off)
Year-end and New Year holidays: December 29th - January 3rd
Admission fee
Free (meeting rooms are charged)
Phone number
0927224666
[Fukuoka City, Sawara Ward] 234m in total length! A 360-degree grand panorama at the 'Fukuoka Tower'
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"Fukuoka Tower," standing tall along the coast, offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Hakata Bay and the cityscape. With observation rooms at 116m, 120m, and 123m, you can enjoy Fukuoka's spectacular scenery from the "Sky Cafe."
At night, Fukuoka Tower is also romantically illuminated, making it a recommended dating spot for couples, truly a "lovers' sanctuary." On rainy days, it can become even more romantic!
From Saturday, May 24th to Sunday, May 25th, we will be holding the "Spring Stair Climb Competition," an urban hike that goes up 123 meters. This is a special event where you can climb the 577 stairs, which are usually not open to the public, up to the 123-meter observation deck.
Location
2-3-26 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
Monday-Sunday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM (Golden Week only - hours may change)
Closed on [Day of the week]
Monday, June 23, 2025, and Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Admission fee
As a viewing fee
General (High school students and up): 800 yen
Elementary and Junior High School Students: 500 yen
Children (4 years and older): ¥200
Phone number
0928230234
[Fukuoka City, Sawara Ward] Fukuoka City Museum
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In addition to the famous golden seal of the King of Wa of Han, you can learn about the history of Fukuoka, including the Yayoi period Itazuke site, kofun of the Kofun period, and the history of the Kuroda clan of the Edo period.
You can also try actually stamping the golden seal of the King of Hannuwa, try making old-fashioned letters, and experience the weight of a matchlock gun, allowing you to have a meaningful time.
The museum also has a museum shop filled with many original Fukuoka City Museum goods, allowing you to spend time immersed in history, even on a rainy day.
Famous golden seals (replicas), golden seal stamps (actual size), and golden seal field notebooks are now on sale.
The permanent exhibition room features "Fukuoka Panorama," a giant mural on a massive wall that depicts the city's skyline as seen from the Hakata Bay coast, viewed from a high angle looking down from the south.
Location
3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, 814-0001
Business hours
Monday-Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Golden Week period)
Regular holiday
Monday (regular): (If it's a public holiday, the following weekday is off)
Year-end and New Year holidays: December 28th to January 4th
Admission fee
General Admission: ¥200
High school/University students: 150 yen
Phone number
0928455011
[Fukuoka City, Higashi Ward] Excellent heat retention! Enjoy mineral-rich hot spring water at the large public bathhouse "Kin'in no Yu"!
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"Kin-in no Yu" is the only hot spring facility on Shikanoshima Island, located on the second floor of Kyukamura Shikanoshima. At Kyukamura, you can experience various programs amidst nature.
Recommended for families, friends, and couples!
You can enjoy decorating conch shells cutely, stargazing events where you can view the starry sky, and playing in the sand on the beach with a sand toy set that children will love.
On rainy days, you can stay at the hot spring facility, which has a restaurant, shop, and cafe, as well as a conference room on the second floor, making it suitable for business use.
In the summer, there's an outdoor pool that families, friends, and couples can enjoy, and it's a pool where children can also play with peace of mind.
Location
1803-1 Katsuma, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
Year-round: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Last entry: 3:00 PM)
Regular holidays
The third Tuesday (occasional temporary closures)
Admission fee
Adult: 700 yen
Children (ages 3 to elementary school): 400 yen
Phone number
0926036631
[Fukuoka City Higashi Ward] Experience maximum relaxation with 8 types of ganbanyoku and 3 types of saunas! Teruha Spa Resort!
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This hot spring facility is perfect for people with dry skin. In fact, the eight different bedrock bath areas include the "Bihou no Yu" (Beautiful Bubble Bath) and the "High-Concentration Carbonated Bath," which, especially on rainy days, thoroughly moisturize the skin.
It can be used for both overnight stays and day trips, and when you leave, there's a Trial and Foodway next door where you can also shop for souvenirs and other items! There's also a coin laundry, a tanning machine, and a study room that can be used for a bit of work.
For manga lovers, there's a popular comic corner, and a lounge where adults can enjoy their time, allowing everyone to fully experience their own way of relaxation. The bedrock bath is often used by young couples, making it an ideal dating spot for lovers.
Location
5-2-15 Kashiihama, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken, 813-0017
Business Hours
Year-round: 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM (Closing: 2:00 AM)
Family Bath: 10:00 - 23:00 (Closing time: 24:00)
Regular holiday
No days off
Admission fee
Adults: 940 yen (Weekends and Holidays: 990 yen)
Children (ages 3 to elementary school): 590 yen (Weekends & Holidays: 690 yen)
Private open-air bath and indoor bath: ¥4,490 (1 hour/includes weekends and holidays)
Private open-air bath with indoor bath extension: ¥2,250 (30 minutes)
Spa Resort Course: Adults ¥1,880, Children (ages 3-elementary school) ¥1,380
Spa Resort Course (Weekends/Holidays): Adults ¥2,180, Children ¥1,680
Phone number
0926831010
[Fukuoka City, Higashi Ward] Enjoy another side of Fukuoka at Marine World Uminonakamichi!
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At Marine World Uminonakamichi, a wide variety of aquatic creatures are on display, so you can feel healed just by watching the underwater life, even on a rainy day.
Starting April 24, 2025, a new exhibition, "Waterfowl of Kyushu," has opened, focusing on aquatic plants that grow wild by the water and the waterfowl that inhabit its surface. The waterfowl on display include Mandarin ducks, famous for their "lovebird" reputation. Visitors can discover previously unknown secrets, such as the secrets of a Mandarin duck pair and the secrets behind their feather colors.
In our experience menu, under the title "Journey into the Mysterious World of Sharks," we are offering a thrilling experience where you can make food with shark teeth and feed the sharks!
Location
18-28 Nishitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (December - February: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Regular holidays
The first Monday and Tuesday of February
Admission fee
High school students and above: ¥2,350
Elementary and Junior High School Students: 1,100 yen
Phone number
0926030400
[Dazaifu City] Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, where Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, rests.
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This shrine, dedicated to the god of learning, Sugawara no Michizane, is highly recommended for students.
On a rainy day, shrines exude an even more mystical atmosphere. Within the shrine grounds, the "Goshin-gyu" (Sacred Bull) emanates an overwhelming presence.
Visitors always stroke the head of this sacred ox, as it is said to "bestow wisdom." To the right of the main shrine of Dazaifu Tenmangu is the "sacred tree," the "Tobiume" (flying plum tree), which is the sacred tree of Lord Michizane. You can experience the era in which Sugawara no Michizane lived, along with the plum blossoms.
Share the beauty of plum blossoms, a testament to the life of Sugawara no Michizane, who loved them, with your family, friends, and loved ones, while reminiscing about Michizane.
Location
4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, 818-0117
Business Hours
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Golden Week period only)
Regular holiday
None
Admission fee
None
Phone number
0929228225
[Kokura Kita Ward, Kitakyushu City] Celebrating 100th Anniversary! TOTO Museum Where You Can Learn About the History and Evolution of Water Fixtures
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TOTO is dedicated to water-related products such as toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, and washbasins, and has created comfortable water-related products with consideration for people's health. The TOTO Museum, founded in 1917, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017, and this TOTO Museum was established as a commemorative project.
In the exhibition rooms within the facility, the history of TOTO products and the manufacturing process of water-related products are explained in an easy-to-understand, chronological manner with displays, allowing visitors to truly appreciate the history of the water-related products they use daily.
The third exhibition room showcases TOTO products sold overseas in the Global Gallery, displayed by region, making it a highlight to see TOTO products from around the world. From May 16th to 17th, 2025, we will be holding an event titled "Anan Remodel Fair 2025," where you can view TOTO products and merchandise.
On May 17th, we will be holding the "TOTO Remodel Fair: Living Disaster Prevention and Crime Prevention Festival at Headquarters and Kokura First Factory"! This event will feature an exhibition of TOTO's latest products and factory tours. You can also experience disaster situations firsthand with a simulated earthquake vehicle and VR.
Location
2-1-1 Nakashima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
Year-round: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed: 5:00 PM)
Closed
Closed Mondays (New Year holidays), summer holidays, and other occasional closures.
Admission fee
Free
Phone number
0939512534
[Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City] Recommended for history buffs! Ogura Castle, an experiential tourist spot with a castle keep!
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If you're traveling to Kitakyushu, be sure to visit the popular tourist attraction, Kokura Castle. It was founded in 1602 by Hosokawa Tadaoki. The original Kokura Castle was destroyed by fire during the "Keio Heiin Incident" in 1866, and the current Kokura Castle was rebuilt in 1959.
The main attraction is undoubtedly that Kokura Castle is located in the city center, making it easily accessible, and you can enjoy a close-up view of its towering keep. It's also a highly popular tourist spot for being able to capture photos of both the castle and the torii gate together.
The Tenshukaku is a five-story building, and on the first floor, the impressive Kokura Castle Theater, where you can see the 400-year history of Kokura Castle, is popular.
Location
2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
April-October: 9:00-20:00
November - March: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Regular holidays
Open daily
Admission fee
General: 350 yen
Junior high school students: 200 yen
Elementary school students: 100 yen
Phone number
0935611210
[Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City] The romantic seaside shopping plaza, Mojiko Retro Kaikyo Plaza!
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Located at the northernmost tip of Kyushu, Mojiko Retro Kaikyo Plaza is a tourist spot offering a wide selection of marine products, sweets, and crafts ideal for dining and souvenir shopping. It's a port town resort surrounding Mojiko, which is famously known as the birthplace of the "banana selling by beating" auction!
Therefore, cute original goods such as banana-shaped sweets and keychains are also popular at souvenir shops. In a townscape reminiscent of Italy, shops offering unique items like雑貨 (miscellaneous goods), sweets, and baked curry gather, making it the sole highlight of Mojiko.
For those who enjoy window shopping, this is a tourist spot where you can have fun all day!
Location
5-1 Minatomachi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Business hours
Year-round: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last admission)
Dining: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Closing and last order times vary by store)
Regular holiday
No days off
Admission fee
Varies by store
Phone number
0933323121
[Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City] Meet adorable glass crafts! Red Brick Glass House!
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Accessories made in a workshop in Fukuoka, European wine glasses, and a colorful array of crystal glasses are sold here. A must-see is the kiriko glass, which is decorated with cuts on its surface.
The 70 varieties of cut glass are meticulously crafted with fine technique. Additionally, the souvenir selection features a full lineup of excellent products from Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture, exclusive to Mojiko Port. With treats like banana sweets to enjoy on the go and stylish cafes, you can experience a slightly luxurious mood.
In addition, there are also shops for palm reading and fortune-telling, as well as places that draw caricatures, making it a great outing spot where you can enjoy yourself all day, even on a rainy day.
Location
Mojiko Retro Kaikyo Plaza West Building, 5-1 Minato-machi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
Year-round: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last admission)
Closed
Open daily (closed for maintenance on the third Tuesday of January)
Admission fee
Glass etching experience (reservations required): approximately 1,300-2,000 yen
Phone number
0933223311
[Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City] Experience 50 Years of History! Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art
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The Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art was founded in 1974 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 with the exhibition "50th Anniversary Grand Collection Exhibition." First, the museum's exterior is a distinctive and imposing building. The quite large structure towering atop the mountain is breathtaking.
Japanese art, since the Meiji period, has been influenced by Western and foreign countries, and many Japanese painters captivated by Western painting have traveled abroad. Many works tracing the footsteps of these Japanese painters are on display, and the "Inten" exhibition, featuring 33 new works by artists from the Nihon Bijutsuin, is also currently being held.
Location
21-1 Nishi Sayagaya-machi, Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Regular Holiday
Monday (or the following day if it's a public holiday)
Year-end and New Year
Admission fee
General: 300 yen
High school/university students: 200 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen
Phone number
0938827777
[Kitakyushu City, Kokurakita Ward] Enjoy hot stone bathing while sipping on free soft drinks! Natural hot spring Korona no Yu Kokura Store!
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At "Natural Hot Spring Corona no Yu Kokura Branch," the expansive open-air bath offers an unparalleled sense of openness, where the natural breeze feels pleasant on your skin. In addition to this, we have "Tsubo Baths," where you can bathe alone in a large pot, and "Carbonated Baths," where fine bubbles stimulate blood circulation.
You can enjoy unique bathing experiences like the "Nekorobi-yu," where you can relax in a reclining position on a floor where hot spring water flows, so on rainy days, hot springs are sure to warm your body and help you relax! Don't miss the regular events, where the held events differ by day of the week.
The hot spring is all on one floor with no stairs, so it's fine even for people with leg or back pain! You can spend the day stress-free.
Location
27-5 Nishi-Kocho, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, inside Kokura Corona World
Business Hours
Year-round: 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Regular holiday
4 flexible holidays per year
Admission fee
Adult: ¥1,000 (Weekends/Holidays: ¥1,100)
Children (ages 3 to elementary school): 450 yen
Kenbi Kōro: Adults ¥850, Children ¥400
Health and Beauty Kiln (Weekends/Holidays: Adults ¥950, Children ¥400)
*Use of Kenbi Koro alone is not permitted.
Phone number
0935815686
Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture Children's Science Museum
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Recommended for families! It's packed with hands-on science and space learning activities that children will enjoy.
There's a packed lineup of events designed to spark children's curiosity, including a craft workshop, a science craft class, and daytime nature observation.
At the "Cosmo Theater" planetarium, you can enjoy the starry sky with a powerful hybrid planetarium that integrates an optical projector with a full-dome digital imaging system. Even on rainy days, both adults and children can immerse themselves in another world throughout the day, making for a fun Golden Week!
Exhibits designed with ingenuity, enjoyable for everyone from small children to elementary school students and adults, are popular.
Location
1713 Higashikushibaru-cho, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 830-0003
Business hours
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Golden Week period only)
Regular holiday
Monday
Admission fee
Exhibition (Individual): General ¥410 / Group ¥310
Children/Students (Individual): ¥210 / Groups: ¥160
Cosmo Theater (Planetarium/Individual): 620 yen / Group: 410 yen
Children/Students (Individual): ¥310, Group: ¥210
Set price (individual): ¥720
Children/Students (Individual): 370 yen
Phone number
0942375566
[Kurume City] Natural Hot Spring Kurume Yushin no Yu
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A natural hot spring where the source welling up can be enjoyed in an open-air bath, offering a faint scent of sulfur and the promise of smooth, beautiful skin.
You can feel your body thoroughly warmed up, even in a short time, with the soothing hot spring bath and highly concentrated carbonated spring. The popular "Aromatic Laughter Event" is held daily.
The sauna is Finnish-style, with regular steam generation and a moisturizing sensation you can feel. Additionally, the "Megumi" salt sauna has excellent sweating effects, said to thoroughly remove waste and oil from the skin, making it recommended for women who are conscious about achieving beautiful skin.
If your body is a little chilled from a rainy day, this outdoor bath is perfect for you!
Location
1-7-10 Motoyama, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
Year-round: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Closing: 1:00 AM the following day / Sundays and holidays: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Regular holiday
The second Wednesday (closed the following day if it falls on a holiday)
Admission fee
Adults: ¥850 (¥950 on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and special days)
Elementary school students: 400 yen (weekends, holidays, special days (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM): 450 yen)
Infants (1-2 years old): ¥250
Morning bath: (Weekends, holidays, special days) 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Adults ¥850, Elementary school students ¥450, Toddlers ¥250
Coupon book (10 tickets): Adults: ¥7,500
Phone number
0942226026
[Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu City] Numerous dinosaurs greet you! Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History
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Around 4 billion years ago, before life existed on Earth, tiny organisms were born, from which various creatures emerged. It was about 7 million years ago that we humans finally appeared. Although there was a period of extinction for living things, they evolved from those that survived to the present day.
Through these "journeys of life," it's well worth a visit to experience real "life" from the dinosaur era all the way back to the present. In Kitakyushu, fossils of various creatures dating back over 300 million years have been discovered.
At the Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History, you can experience a valuable time learning about these precious lives and touching upon human history!
Location
2-4-1 Higashida, Yahata Higashi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed
New Year's holiday and around late June every year
Admission fee
General: 600 yen
High school/University students: ¥360
Elementary and Junior High School Students: ¥240
(Free on the second Sunday of every month)
Phone number
0936811011
Dazaifu City - Kyushu National Museum
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What first catches the eye is that the building, with its glass facade and smooth silhouette, gives a modern impression. It is dedicated to Japan's long-standing culture and exchanges with various regions in Asia. From the Yayoi period to the present day, the cultural exchange exhibitions are rotated thematically, with ingenious displays that keep visitors engaged.
On Children's Day and other occasions, there are events designed to capture children's interest, such as "Pottery Painting Workshops" where they can freely draw on plates and have them fired, so even if it's raining outside, they can have fun playing inside the museum!
This event offers a wealth of activities for both adults and children to enjoy, including Haniwa crafting and quizzes.
The museum also has a cafe, and the sandwiches with their baked-on haniwa design are delicious!
Location
4-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Regular holiday
Mondays (if it's a public holiday, the following day is a holiday)
Admission fee
General: 430 yen
University student: 130 yen
Other than the above: Free
*Special exhibitions require an additional fee.
Phone number
05055428600
[Yame City] Popular for being able to view stars with a telescope day or night! Hoshi no Bunkakan! Hoshi no Bunkakan
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This "public observatory" is popular because its telescopes are available at any time, whether it's a weekend, holiday, or weekday, allowing visitors to observe stars both day and night. With the renovation in 2017, a 100 cm telescope was installed, making it a truly spectacular sight!
Therefore, even stars that are impossibly far away, invisible to the naked eye, can be seen vividly, allowing you to experience celestial observation that you'll want to see at least once in your lifetime. At "Tenmon Lab," you can explore a variety of information about space and astronomy.
The familiar aliens are here in the building, and you can take pictures with them! There's also accommodation attached, so you can gaze at the stars in the night sky, making it popular with families and couples.
Location
Hoshino Village, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 10828-1, Hoshi no Furusato Park
Business Hours
Year-round: 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM (Closes: 10:00 PM, may vary by season)
Regular holidays
Open on Tuesdays (and holidays)
Open year-round during spring, summer, and winter breaks.
The Golden Week holidays, the museum is open.
Admission fee
Adults: 700 yen
Elementary school students: 400 yen
Children (4 years old to): 100 yen
Stargazing/Planetarium: ¥500 for adults
Elementary school students 300 yen, preschoolers 100 yen
Disabled visitors receive an admission discount.
Phone number
0943523000
[Iizuka City] Factory tours where you can eat freshly made treats are popular! Hyōko Honami Factory (Tour)
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Fukuoka's beloved "Hiyoko" sweets, originating from Iizuka, offer a manufacturing tour with an observation walkway. Reservations are required for this popular tour, which attracts not only locals but also tourists from outside the prefecture, as well as visits from kindergartens and elementary schools.
After your tour, you can enjoy freshly made, warm "Hiyoko-chan," which is another secret to its popularity. The Iizuka main store, designed to evoke the early Showa period, is also attached to the factory, so you can find a wide selection of souvenirs, including the famous "Meika Hiyoko"!
Factory tours are limited to two per day, both in the morning. There are no tours in the afternoon. Reservations are accepted starting one week in advance.
Location
538-1 Rakuiti, Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours
Year-round factory tours: ① 9:30 AM - ② 10:30 AM
(Reservation required 1 week in advance for 2 or more people)
Tours may not be possible depending on the number of participants.
Closed
Closed Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (occasional closures during peak season)
Admission fee
Factory Tour: Free
Phone number
0948230745
In conclusion
This time, we've introduced some outing spots in Kitakyushu and Fukuoka Prefecture that are great even on rainy days. While tourist spots are more enjoyable in sunny weather, aren't you impressed by how many fulfilling options there are even when it's raining?
So, whether it's families, friends from school or work, or even lovey-dovey couples, have you found any outing spots where everyone can have fun, even on a rainy day?
We hope you'll refer to this article and enjoy your outing in Fukuoka!
