I had the chance to visit Fukuoka Tower (http://www.fukuokatower.co.jp/, English site available) on my last trip to Japan. Being afraid of heights, it’s a wonder that I like to visit these tall structures at all, but Fukuoka Tower is definitely worth a visit.
Standing at 234 meters, it is Japan’s tallest beachside tower and located in the Seaside Momochi area. It offers stunning 360 degree views and only takes a little more than a minute to get to the 123 meter observation room. A nice touch for the non-Japanese speakers is that the introductory tower information is also offered in English by the elevator personnel.
Be ready to have your picture taken before you get onto the elevator to the observation deck. You can then purchase this photo in a cute paper frame for 1,000 yen after taking the elevator back down.
There are also 2 restaurants, a 7-11 convenience store, a few specialty stores and a souvenir store in the lobby area.
There are a number of ways to get to the Tower. We caught the high speed ferry from Uchinonakamichi (20 minute ride for 1,000 yen), but you can also catch the bus from Hakata Station (takes approximately 30 minutes) or the subway.
Blogger’s Tip: Foreigners with a valid passport and coupon (we got our coupons at our hotel) or those using a valid JR Rail Pass can receive a discount to their entrance fee – from 800 yen to 640 yen.
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