AREA GUIDE
Shofuen
Shofuen opened in a quiet residential area of Hirao in July 2007 to become one of Fukuoka’s three urban gardens. Shofuen has tea rooms and a Japanese garden, and it is built on the...
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Nokonoshima Island
Nokonoshima Island may be just 10 minutes by ferry from Meinohama, but the tranquil atmosphere feels like another world. Only 12km in circumference, the island is easy to walk arou...
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The Craic & Porter Beer Bar
Popular with foreign visa-runners visiting from all over Asia looking for a taste of home, Craic & Porter might be packed out with old-hands one night and fresh faces the next.
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Udon Kimura
Most udon (wheat-based noodle) shops cater to those on the run, looking for fuel for their busy days. The vibe here, however, is much more mellow.
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Little Korea Apuro Daimyo
Following the success of their restaurants in Ohashi and Yakuin, Apuro opened in Daimyo in May 2010...
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