Last spring I visited this museum; it was my first time set foot in Japan. The preserved Yamakasa in the museum is astonishing; the oldest car 'Arrow' (アロー号) was very cool.
I got a glimpse at how the Kuroda family shaped the history of Fukuoka, as well as the nearby, long-established international port of Hakata. Fukuoka was almost named Hakata in 1889, but "Fukuoka" won after a tied city council vote was broken by the council president.
After the visit I had some Nanban Chicken, Highballs for lunch and went Pachinko. All in all, this museum is the very first place I recommend if you want to know the city inside out.
The building itself is worth the visit, and the exhibits inside make it even better. I especially liked how the permanent display tells the story of Fukuoka’s sea trade in a way that feels engaging rather than dry. It’s easy to spend over an hour here without feeling rushed, and the interactive elements kept it interesting throughout.
The museum exhibits history and culture of Japan, in particular, Fukuoka. There are so many things to see and learn here. I liked the giant Fukuoka map on the wall. It gave a big eye view of this city. Five minutes walk from the museum will reach the Fukuoka tower and beach. Worth a visit!
Super affordable for students - 150¥! The museum was quite beautiful on the inside and also in the exhibition. The permanent exhibit (150¥ for students) was sufficient for 3.5hrs of exploring! Really detailed information on the history of Hakata and her relationship with Korea and China. Such a beautiful museum! Really enjoyed it. There were audio recordings available too in English and they were really helpful, alongside some signs in English. Thank you so much FCM! I learnt so much.
The Fukuoka Museum was very interesting and definitely worth visiting. I especially enjoyed learning about the history of the area and seeing exhibits that explained some of the events that took place during World War II. It was an informative experience and gave me a better understanding of Fukuoka’s past.
