Kyushu Neglected As Tourist Destination?

senseiman · 7 Jun 2007

I spent five years in the Kansai area and never made it to Kyushu.

I've got an opportunity to go and study in Fukuoka at the University of Kyushu that I am seriously considering. Frankly I miss Japan a lot so I'm quite keen on the opportunity.

How is Fukuoka as a city to live in? I like hiking and visiting historic sites (temples, shrines etc.) so it would be great if there were some opportunities to do that there.

ArmandV · 7 Jun 2007

senseiman said:
I spent five years in the Kansai area and never made it to Kyushu.
I've got an opportunity to go and study in Fukuoka at the University of Kyushu that I am seriously considering. Frankly I miss Japan a lot so I'm quite keen on the opportunity.
How is Fukuoka as a city to live in? I like hiking and visiting historic sites (temples, shrines etc.) so it would be great if there were some opportunities to do that there.

From what I saw in Kyushu, you'd have no problem finding temples and other places to hike at.

Fukuoka seems to be a nice city.

Sukotto · 8 Jun 2007

senseiman said:
How is Fukuoka as a city to live in? I like hiking and visiting historic sites (temples, shrines etc.) so it would be great if there were some opportunities to do that there.

Iron Chef seems to be a person to talk to since he lives there.

But around Hakata Eki there are a couple of shrines and temples within
talking distance. A couple blocks or so. Less than 10 if I recall.
Also, there is one shrine this elderly gentleman we met at a spa offered to take us to: Dazaifu I believe. But our schedule was too busy.

senseiman · 10 Jun 2007

Thanks for the replies! I'm looking forward to seeing for myself!!

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