Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments of Fukuoka

Spanning roughly 2.4 km along both banks of the Yabe River across Chikugo City and Miyama City in Fukuoka Prefecture, the Funagoya Genji Firefly Habitat is the only firefly site in Kyushu designated a National Natural Monument (1941). Discover the history of Funagoya hot springs, the adjacent Shin-Funagoya Camphor Tree Forest, the best viewing season, and visitor etiquette.

Funabaru Kofun in Koga, Fukuoka, is a keyhole tomb whose seven untouched pits held 500-plus objects, including a horse helmet and jewel-beetle harness gear.

Northeast of ancient Dazaifu rises Mount Hōman, an 829m sacred peak where Tang-bound envoys prayed and ascetics trained. Its ruins are now a National Historic Site.

The Maehata Site in Chikushino, Fukuoka, is a rammed-earth bank built after Japan's 663 defeat at Baekgang. It may be part of ancient Dazaifu's outer defenses.

Raised in 664 to guard Dazaifu after the defeat at Hakusukinoe, this 1.2-km earthen rampart still stands about 10 meters high, cut through by the Mikasa River.

Four sixth-century decorated tumuli in Ukiha, Fukuoka. Their painted chambers show boats, birds, quivers, and suns, read as the dead's voyage to the afterlife.

Two giant camphor trees at Umi Hachimangu in Fukuoka, tied to Emperor Ojin's birth legend. Named National Natural Monuments in 1922, perhaps a thousand years old.

A Yayoi National Historic Site in Fukuoka whose richest grave held a bronze mirror, sword, and jade bead, the earliest such set and Japan's oldest 'royal tomb.'

Discover Raizan Kōgoishi, a nationally designated ancient mountain fortress hidden on the slopes of Mount Raizan in Itoshima, Fukuoka. Explore its stone rows, water gates, and the enduring mysteries of Japan's 7th-century coastal defense network.

Fukuoka’s registered properties across designations, with featured heritage and travel notes.

The complete kokuhō catalogue — browse by prefecture, period, and category.

Nationwide jūyō bunkazai — architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and documents.