Fukuoka-shi, Japan is a bustling oceanside city with a population of 1.5 million people, located on the northern coast of the island of Kyūshū. This city is well-connected both domestically and abroad through Fukuoka Airport and Hakata Station, one of Japan’s largest transportation hubs. Visitors to Fukuoka should make sure to take time to explore Ohori Park, a beautiful former castle moat with plenty of walking paths and gardens.