Personalized Star Map of Fukuoka
33.5904°N, 130.4017°E
The southern gateway of Japan toward Korea and China, Fukuoka pairs the buzz of a modern metropolis with the merchant soul of the ancient Hakata trading post. From the illuminated yatai food stalls along the Naka River to the savoury ramen of its night-time stands, every street tells a flavourful tale beneath the stars. Gift a Fukuoka star map — a present as welcoming as its bay open to the Genkai Sea.
Famous Landmarks
Hakata Old Town
33.5904°N, 130.4017°E
Hakata Old Town gathers the founding shrines and temples of Fukuoka, including the Kushida-jinja dating from 757 and Tōchō-ji, home to Japan's largest seated wooden Buddha. The preserved alleys of Hakata Machiya keep the soul of the merchant district that prospered through trade with the mainland. Each summer, the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival draws a million visitors.
Fukuoka Tower
33.5904°N, 130.4017°E
Fukuoka Tower, inaugurated in 1989, rises 234 metres and remains Japan's tallest seaside tower. Its glass façade covered with 8,000 mirrors reflects sunlight by day and showcases seasonal illuminations at night. From the observation deck at 123 metres, visitors can take in Hakata Bay all the way to Iki Island.
Ohori Park
33.5904°N, 130.4017°E
Ohori Park, laid out in 1929 around the moats of the former Fukuoka Castle, spans 40 hectares with a 2-kilometre lake. Inspired by China's West Lake (Xihu) in Hangzhou, it features shaded paths, islets linked by traditional bridges and a designated Japanese garden. It is one of locals' favourite havens for walks and morning runs.
Why gift a star map of Fukuoka?
Gifting a star map of Fukuoka means capturing the convivial soul of a night spent over a bowl of ramen and a flask of sake beneath Kyushu's stars. Whether for a proposal on Momochi Beach or an anniversary atop Fukuoka Tower, this map immortalises the warmth of a shared moment. A gift as flavourful as the riverside yatai.
The sky of Fukuoka
At 33.6° north latitude, Fukuoka lies further south than Tokyo and offers views of low southern constellations such as the Southern Cross under the right conditions. Fukuoka Astronomy Park, located in Hoshino-mura about 70 km to the east, is one of Kyushu's best observation sites with a 100-cm telescope open to the public. Autumn and winter nights are the clearest.