Fukuoka: Ohori Park and Fukuoka Castle Ruins – A Waterside and Art-filled Urban Stroll

An urban stroll through the heart of Fukuoka where you can experience water, greenery, and art all in one day. In the morning, enjoy a leisurely walk around a large pond on the approximately 2km circular path at Ohori Park (大濠公園), a scenic water park that makes use of Fukuoka Castle's outer moat. At the Fukuoka City Art Museum, which sits beside the pond, discover masterpieces of modern and contemporary art by artists like Dalí and Yayoi Kusama, and from the Fukuoka Castle Ruins, take in panoramic views of the city from the stone walls built by Kuroda Nagamasa. In the afternoon, enjoy a late lunch and shopping at the Tenjin Underground Shopping Center with its charming stone-paved arcades and European-style atmosphere. To conclude, experience an urban forest walk at the Step Garden of Acros Fukuoka (アクロス福岡), where verdant gardens cascade down the rooftop. This is a carefree, full-day experience through central Fukuoka using only the subway and your own two feet.