Fukuoka - Wikipedia
WebFukuoka was formerly the residence of the powerful daimyō of Chikuzen Province, and played an important part in the medieval history of Japan. The renowned temple of Tokugawa Ieyasu in the district was destroyed by fire during the Boshin War of 1868.
Fukuoka | Facts, History, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WebFukuoka, city and port, capital of Fukuoka ken (prefecture), northern Kyushu, Japan. It is located on the southern coast of Hakata Bay, about 40 miles (65 km) southwest of Kitakyūshū, and incorporates the former city of Hakata.
Fukuoka History Facts and Timeline: Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan - World Guides
WebFukuoka History Facts and Timeline (Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan) The capital city of the southern island of Kyushu, Fukuoka is believed to be Japan's oldest city due, with much of its ultimate wealth and success being aided by its relative proximity to Korea and China.
All About's Guide to Fukuoka | All About Japan
WebAug 1, 2019 · Fukuoka is the largest city on the island of Kyushu. It's a hotspot of tourism, food, culture history on more! Check out our full in-depth guide to one the nation's most overlooked cities.
Japan's Fukuoka History: A Look Back at a Timeless City
WebFukuoka was first settled in the 8th century by the Ainu people, who were an indigenous group from the northern part of Japan. During the Edo period, from 1603 to 1868, Fukuoka was a major port city and was home to many merchants and traders.
Fukuoka Prefecture - Wikipedia
WebFukuoka Prefecture is located at the northernmost point of Kyūshū on the Kanmon Straits, connecting the Tsushima Strait and the Seto Inland Sea across from Yamaguchi Prefecture on the island of Honshu, …
Fukuoka: The Ancient Gateway to Japan | Nippon.com
WebNov 12, 2012 · Hakata was the old city—the ancient trading port that grew up around the harbor. Fukuoka came later, and originally referred to the town that grew up around the castle of the local daimyō(feudal...
Fukuoka, Japan - The Ultimate Travel Guide to History
WebJun 17, 2021 · A brief history of Fukuoka. Fukuoka was created by the fusion of two cities in the year 1889: Fukuoka and Hakata. For centuries, Fukuoka was a city with a castle and Hakata served primarily as a port. Those arriving by train, for example, do so through Hakata Station, the city’s largest train station.
Fukuoka | Kyushu, Hakata, Dazaifu | Britannica
WebArticle History. Terrace cultivation in Fukuoka prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. Fukuoka, ken (prefecture), northern Kyushu, Japan. Fukuoka faces the Tsushima Strait (Eastern Channel) to the west, the Inland Sea to the northwest, the Shimonoseki Strait to the north, and the Ariake Sea to the south. Rivers draining seaward have built up extensive plains.
Fukuoka – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebAccording to legend, when the cities merged in 1889, a group of samurai heard that "Hakata" was probably going to win the vote for the name of the merged city, so they crashed the meeting and forced them to name it Fukuoka instead.
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