Seaside Momochi
This modern development was created through the reclamation of the Hakata Bay shoreline, situated north of Nishijin, an old residential district. It now stands as Fukuoka’s most contemporary area, characterized by newly built skyscrapers, apartment complexes, museums, shopping malls, and hospitals.
The skyline is defined by two major landmarks: Fukuoka Tower and the Mizuho PayPay Dome. The area also features monuments dedicated to Sazae-san, the popular cartoon whose original manga was set in this very location.
Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka Tower was built for the 1989 Asia-Pacific Exposition held in Fukuoka. This modern landmark is renowned for its mirrored exterior, which reflects the sky and surrounding cityscape. It features an observation deck that offers stunning 360-degree panoramic views of Fukuoka City and Hakata Bay.
English Official Web Site: Fukuoka Tower https://www.fukuokatower.co.jp
Fukuoka Municipal Museum
The Fukuoka City Museum was founded in 1990. Its most renowned artifact is the Gold Seal (Kin’in), a national treasure of immense historical significance.
English Official Cite: Fukuoka Municipal Museum http://museum.city.fukuoka.jp/en/
BOSS E ZO FUKUOKA
This seven-story entertainment complex, located next to the PayPay Dome, is a cutting-edge facility designed to stimulate all five senses. It features two theaters, multiple restaurants, VR arcades, tube slides, and an immersive digital art zone created by TeamLab, offering a truly futuristic experience.
English Official Cite: BOSS E ZO FUKUOKA https://e-zofukuoka.com/en/
Mizuho PayPay Dome
This dome-style baseball park, home to the SoftBank Hawks, opened in 1993 as Japan’s second domed stadium. It features a retractable roof and is a multi-purpose venue that also hosts concerts and commercial events. Originally known as the Fukuoka Dome, it has since been renamed, first to the Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome and now to the Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
English Official Site: Paypay Dome https://www.softbankhawks.co.jp/global/english/
Fukuoka City Disaster Prevention Center
This center offers hands-on simulations of various disasters, providing visitors with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively in an emergency.
English (Digital Translation) Official Site: https://translate-city-fukuoka-lg-jp.j-server.com/LUCFOC/ns/tl.cgi/https%3a//www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/syobo/bousai_suishin/bousaicenter/centerinfo.html?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=0&XCHARSET=utf-8&XJSID=0
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