Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県)

Rock garden at Komyozenji Temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture


Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県) is a prefecture of Japan on the northern part of the island of Kyushu. Covering 4,971 sq km, it comprises most of the metropolitan area of the city of Fukuoka. The prefecture has a population exceeding 5 million people (2011 estimate). The two biggest cities of Kyushu Island are within this prefecture, namely Fukuoka and Kitakyushu.

Fukuoka Prefecture was formed during the Meiji Restoration of 1871 from the provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen and Buzen. It is bordered by Oita Prefecture to the east, Kumamoto Prefecture to the south, and Saga Prefecture to the west. It also has a coastline facing the Sea of Japan to the northwest, and the Inland Sea to the northeast.

Jotenji Temple, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka


Some 40% of Kyushu's economy is generated by Fukuoka Prefecture. The prefecture is noted as the place where major corporations such as Bridgestone and Best Denki were founded. The area continues to be highly industrialized, with the economy supported by the automobile, manufacturing and steel industries.

Planning your trip to Fukuoka Prefecture

The Fukuoka International Airport (FUK) is the biggest airport on Kyushu. It is the fourth busiest in Japan. The airport receives flights from Bangkok, Beijing, Busan, Dalian, Guam, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jeju Island, Manila, Osaka, Sapporo, Seoul, Shenyang, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo, among others.

You can also reach Fukuoka Prefecture by taking the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo, arriving at Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu.

The Kashii-gu Shinto Shrine, an Important Cultural Property of Japan in Fukuoka City

Cities of Fukuoka Prefecture

Tourist Attractions of Fukuoka Prefecture

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