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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ainoshima is a small inhabited island located in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. It boasts a peaceful fishing village landscape facing the Genkai Sea, abundant nature, and is a popular tourist destination known as "Cat Island." Fishing has long been a central part of the island's life, and the island is home to stone walls and ancient structures...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shikanoshima is a small island in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, located on the north side of Hakata Bay. It has flourished as a key point for maritime traffic since ancient times, and is particularly famous for the discovery of the "King of Na" gold seal (commonly known as the "King of Na" gold seal).

Kashii Shrine (Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kashii Shrine is a historic shrine located in Kashii, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, and enshrines three deities: Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu, and Emperor Ojin. According to the shrine's history, it has been enshrined in this location since ancient times and has long been revered as a central shrine for the region.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Marine World Uminonakamichi is a large aquarium located in Uminonakamichi, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. It features a wide variety of marine life, primarily from the waters off Kyushu, including fish from the Genkai Sea and Kuroshio Current, dolphin and sea lion performances, and large aquariums.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City) is a vast, comprehensive park developed on the sandbar known as "Uminonakamichi," which stretches into Hakata Bay. It offers a balanced mix of nature and leisure facilities, including large flower fields, lawn areas, playgrounds, cycling trails, campgrounds, and beaches.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hakozaki Shrine is a historic shrine located in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. It has long been revered by locals as the guardian deity of Hakata (Fukuoka). The main deity enshrined is Hachiman (Emperor Ojin), and the shrine is associated with beliefs such as protection of the sea and prayers for long-lasting military fortune. During the Kamakura period, the Mongol...